Afterward, Israel Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon retracted his stinger, but left the U.S.-Israel relationship further poisoned.
Israel’s Bogeyman Ya’alon Strikes Again
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Middle East & North Africa
Toward a Permanent Nuclear Deal with Iran
There are still significant challenges to reaching a permanent deal on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, but there’s plenty of room to compromise.
Jordanian Officials Fail to Respond to Israeli Shooting of Amman Judge
Jordanians protest both Israeli soldiers shooting Amman magistrate court judge Ra’ed Zu’eiter and King Abdullah’s lack of a response.
Who Are the People?
In a society in upheaval, just who are “the People”?
Saving Our Blue Future
The human race and our planet need a new water ethic.
A New World Order?
Where exactly is power located on this planet of ours right now?
Egyptian Military “Cures” for AIDS and Hepatitis C Symptom of Its Desperation
Lack of unequivocal Western support seems to have given the Egyptian military license to exert its will over Egypt.
What Kind of Politician Bases a Major Foreign Policy Speech on Civilian Casualties?
Who else ― Elizabeth Warren?
Overcoming the “Manufactured Crisis” with Iran
Gareth Porter’s new book chronicles U.S. and Israeli efforts to ensure the perpetuation, rather than the resolution, of outstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.
Did Nonviolence Fail in Egypt?
The Egyptian Revolution is a perfect case study for both the power and the limits of nonviolent mass movements.