In hopes of consolidating his power, Iran’s President Ahmadinejad has been distancing himself from the hard-liners.
WikiLeaks XXVIX: West Doesn’t Know What to Do With the New, More Reasonable Ahmadinejad
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Human Rights
Will U.S. Use Punjab Governor’s Death as Pretext for More Drone Attacks?
While the assassination of Punjab’s governor might be seen as an excuse for more drone attacks in Pakistan, it’s more likely an effect.
What Would It Take for Americans to React Like “Gaza Youth Breaks Out”?
“Gaza Youth Breaks Out” set an example by pointing a finger at oppression across the political spectrum.
WikiLeaks XXVII: Ahmadinejad’s About-Face Prompts Slap in the Face
“When it comes to repression, you’re not leaving us holding the bag,” is, in effect, what Iran’s Revolutionary Guard chief conveyed to President Ahmadinejad with his slap.
Inspiring Story of Tunisian Protests Ignored by Washington
Even though President Ben Ali and his wife have used privatization as an excuse to buy up state property at bargain basement prices, the U.S. still supports them.
WikiLeaks XXVI: Sea Change in U.S. Policy Toward Latin America? No, Clerical Error
Outgoing Brazilian President Lula isn’t too optimistic about U.S.-Latin America relations.
There Actually Was a 2010 Worth Remembering
Believe it or not, the year offered some outright clear-cut progressive wins.
Will the Tunisian President Go the Way of Ceausescu? (Part 3)
The end may be near for Ben Ali’s 23-year-reign, marked by a succession of human rights violations.
Postcard from…Koza
Watts. Cleveland. Newark. Detroit. In the 1960s and early 1970s, the inner cities of the United States burst into angry flames. One riot that is all-too-often forgotten from this list is the uprising that occurred in the Okinawan town of Koza when the island was still occupied and administered by the United States.
Will the Tunisian President Go the Way of Ceausescu? (Part 2)
The end may be near for Ben Ali’s 23-year-reign, marked by a succession of human rights violations.