The president didn't have much of substance to say on the region that will give him his worst crises
By Juan Cole Jan 28, 2010
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The assumptions most Americans hold about Iran and its policies are wrong
By Juan Cole
October 1, 2009
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As U.S. allies look for the exit, Russia, perhaps because of problems with Afghan heroin at home, gets in deeper
By Juan Cole
September 9, 2009
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Despite a recent uptick of deaths, the withdrawal of U.S. troops needs to go on
By Juan Cole
September 2, 2009
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The U.S. Army is trying out a radical change of course in Afghanistan -- but will it work?
By Susanne Koelbl
August 25, 2009
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After the disastrous Iraq war, the nation is now sadly set to serve as the supplier of the globe's energy needs
By Michael Klare
July 17, 2009
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The secretary of state emerges from behind the scenes
By Vincent Rossmeier
July 15, 2009
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The world's shrinking supply of oil may have disastrous effects on the economy and our security.
By Michael Klare
June 15, 2009
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But outcome doesn't change goals for Obama -- dealing with Iran's nuclear program and its anti-Israel activities.
By Juan Cole
June 13, 2009
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This American president's empathy with the Arab/Muslim world could be a crucial first step in brokering peace.
By Gary Kamiya
June 5, 2009
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Five disastrous Middle East policies that the president must show he's rejected.
By Gary Kamiya
June 4, 2009
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American politicians hate to confront Israel. But here's why Obama will.
By Gary Kamiya
May 20, 2009
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Bush's embrace of torture was horrific, but it was hardly the first time Americans have acted like terrorists.
By Noam Chomsky
May 19, 2009
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Prior to his meeting with Obama, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari discusses his country's nuclear arsenal, failed peace talks with the Taliban and the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden.
By Susanne Koelbl
May 6, 2009
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China keeps growing even as the global economy melts down. The U.S. may never recover its former place atop the pecking order.
By Dilip Hiro
May 5, 2009
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President Obama must fight back against the former vice president by launching investigations into the Bush administration's interrogation policies.
By Gene Lyons
April 30, 2009
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Americans have perpetuated a mythic version of the past that never even approximated reality and today has become downright malignant.
By Andrew Bacevich
April 30, 2009
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Bloggers, activists, economists and writers grade the president's performance so far. Featuring Sen. Russ Feingold, Dan Savage, Markos, Michael Pollan, Gloria Feldt and many others.
By Vincent Rossmeier, Mark Schone and Gabriel Winant
April 29, 2009
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Rival Islamic militant groups are joining forces to make Pakistan into a stronghold -- and are receiving support from Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency.
By Susanne Koelbl and Britta Sandberg
April 9, 2009
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An administration white paper argues that the core goal of the U.S. must be to uproot al-Qaida from its safe havens in Pakistan.
March 27, 2009
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To the chagrin of Arabs, Americans and Europeans, Avigdor Lieberman wants to be Israel's next foreign minister. To allay their concerns, he is doing his best to shed his reputation as a virulent racist.
By Christoph Schult
March 26, 2009
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Our military endeavor and unevenly distributed foreign aid have left the nation divided, not one country, but three.
By Pratap Chatterjee
March 23, 2009
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His diplomatic moves are a good start. But does he have the will to challenge Israel?
By Gary Kamiya
March 17, 2009
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As a Universal Life Church minister, I could help my friend get a foreign work visa. Should I sign?
By Cary Tennis
March 10, 2009
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His rock-star status among world leaders, at a time when America's reputation is in tatters, shows the former president is a major asset to Barack Obama.
By Joe Conason
February 2, 2009
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Obama changes the Middle East
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Our unending war of terror
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The world's new superpower
Cheney's painful war for torture
Farewell to the American Century
Obama's 100-day report card
The leader of the Pakistani Taliban vows to strike America
Obama's new way forward in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Israel's pragmatic thug
Afghanistan's uncertain future
Obama's Middle East moment of truth
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