Foreign Policy

Book Review: House of Stone

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| Thu Mar. 8, 2012 4:00 AM PST

More Twaddle From the Twit

It's OK if Romney doesn't know basic history. But if he doesn't, he shouldn't mouth off about it.

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| Wed Mar. 7, 2012 6:00 PM PST
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Iran War Watch: Netanyahu Gives Obama a Badass Biblical Scroll

...which actually is all about dominating Persians.

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| Tue Mar. 6, 2012 12:35 PM PST
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When the US Government Can Kill You, Explained

Attorney General Eric Holder lays out the legal defense of targeted killing.

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| Mon Mar. 5, 2012 3:07 PM PST

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Iran War Watch: The GOP Candidates React to Obama's AIPAC Speech

At least Netanyahu gave the president a bit of credit...

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| Mon Mar. 5, 2012 12:40 PM PST

Living With a Nuclear Iran

Paul Pillar says we can do it. He's probably right, but what about the proliferation argument?

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| Mon Mar. 5, 2012 12:26 PM PST
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Iran War Watch: Threatening Pakistan

As rhetoric on all sides heats up, the proposed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline becomes a hot issue.

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| Fri Mar. 2, 2012 2:52 PM PST

Obama: "We've Got Israel's Back"

But do Netanyahu and his Republican pals believe it?

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| Fri Mar. 2, 2012 8:53 AM PST

Will We Invade Iran Someday?

Robert Wright says it's the inevitable next step if we try bombing them first.

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| Thu Mar. 1, 2012 10:49 AM PST
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Iran War Watch: Netanyahu to Pressure Obama on Military Action

The Israeli leader wants the White House to talk tougher about possible military operations.

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| Wed Feb. 29, 2012 2:11 PM PST

Why the Koran Burnings May Be the Final Straw in Afghanistan

Book burning is just the latest affront on a long list of offenses that have raised tensions in Afghanistan to a boiling point.

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| Tue Feb. 28, 2012 12:27 PM PST
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Iran War Watch: Israel Might Keep US Out Of The Loop On Preemptive Strike

Plausible deniability or diplomatic leverage?

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| Tue Feb. 28, 2012 9:57 AM PST
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Iran War Watch: Oscar Night Edition

The Oscar-winning Iranian film "A Separation" is the death knell of Zionist warmongering in the United States, says Tehran's state TV.

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| Mon Feb. 27, 2012 1:57 PM PST

Did Private Spy Shop Get US Intel From Bin Laden Raid?

Emails released by WikiLeaks suggest Stratfor may have gained access to highly sensitive material from Osama bin Laden's compound.

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| Mon Feb. 27, 2012 12:49 PM PST

Syria Hit List Targets Thousands

UPDATED: A major report by Human Rights Watch reveals 27 torture centers in Syria. How many victims were on Assad's list?

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| Mon Feb. 27, 2012 9:01 AM PST
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Iran War Watch: New Senate Resolution a Step Toward War?

A new, AIPAC-backed resolution in the Senate contains vague language about establishing triggers for a US military strike on Iran.

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| Fri Feb. 24, 2012 3:30 PM PST

American Warfare Goes Corporate

How the US went from a citizen's army to a robot military.

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| Fri Feb. 24, 2012 11:31 AM PST

Assassination Is the New Shock and Awe

Why the US's favorite new war strategy will only drag out the War on Terror.

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| Thu Feb. 23, 2012 2:30 PM PST
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Newt: Killing Bin Laden Doesn't Count!

Okay, I'm paraphrasing. (But not by much.)

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| Wed Feb. 22, 2012 8:36 PM PST
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Rick Santorum Misleads on Obama and Iran's Green Revolution

Obama did "absolutely nothing" to support the revolution? Please.

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| Wed Feb. 22, 2012 7:55 PM PST