New sanction legislation against Iran would alienate Europe, Russia, and China.
By Pushing for More Sanctions, U.S. Hardliners Play Into Hands of Iranian Hardliners
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Five Lies Washington Tells Itself about the Middle East
Five bedrock delusions keep America mired in the Middle East, to everyone’s detriment.
What Kind of Democracy Seeks to Destroy Democracy in Other Countries?
On numerous occasions the United States has nipped democracy in the bud elsewhere.
Turnover of Obama’s SecDefs Eclipsed by Revolving Door of Reagan’s National Security Advisors
Ronald Reagan went through so many national security advisors as president that, on occasion, he forgot their names.
Obama and the Gordian Knot of Politics
Democracy has become more about bureaucratic procedure and less about the people.
Obama’s Immigration Action Doesn’t Go Far Enough
All the undocumented farm workers who harvest our food deserve a chance to live without fear of deportation.
Why Exactly Was Chuck Hagel Forced Out as SecDef?
Was Chuck Hagel scapegoated by a White House inner circle that he failed to penetrate?
Ebola’s Racial Disparity
The most effective treatment for Ebola might be having white skin.
When Iran Nuclear Talks Resume, They Must Conclude Before New Congress
The U.S. needs to get a deal done before Republican domination of the House and Senate kicks in.
Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice
The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.