Biden’s Expertise Deserted Him During Iraq War Vote

Biden has in the recent past tried to make amends by being critical of the war and has even called for a repeal of the 2002 war authorization. Too late for a mulligan.

Financial Debacle Discredits U.S. Economic Model

If there’s any silver lining in the current financial mess, it is that the U.S. model of unfettered free markets is now globally discredited.

Indigestion in Little Rock

Wal-Mart p.r. operative Mona Williams compared the arrival of Wal-Mart trucks in New Orleans post-Katrina to the Allied liberation of Paris.

McCain’s Foreign Policy Product of a Weird Mindset

McCain seems to be still fighting Vietnam, an inner conflict that would definitely shape his foreign policy.

Musharraf’s Departure (Mostly) Welcome News

I have written repeatedly calling for the strongman to go, and was mostly glad to see him leave. I have also lauded the remarkable nonviolent mass movement—led by Pakistan’s brave lawyers—that eventually did Musharraf in. But I wasn’t able to celebrate as wholeheartedly as I thought I would, for a number of reasons.

Mixed Feelings on the Olympics

The Beijing Olympics present a huge dilemma for me.

Obama and McCain Take Steps Against Nuclear War

Are they for real?

If we go by their pronouncements, both Barack Obama and John McCain will represent a sea change from the current Administration when it comes to nuclear weapons.

Bush's Legacy and the Damage Done

With President Bush attending his last G8 summit in Japan, it is a good time to assess the foreign policy legacy of his Administration—and what a legacy!

The Multiple Costs of Global Warming

As if the environmental and financial costs of global warming won’t be enough.

I Can’t Like Bobby Jindal

His ultra-conservative outlook is not limited to faith-related issues. He is adamantly pro-gun, for instance, and favors a constitutional amendment to ban flag-burning.

Ruminations on Fundamentalist Violence

I’ve been thinking a lot about the issue of fundamentalist violence over the past few days for a couple of reasons.

Burma in the Grip of Yet Another Tragedy

As if the Burmese haven’t suffered enough.

On 10th anniversary of nuclear blasts, U.S. and India are entering into devil’s pact

Ten years after India crashed the nuclear weapons club, the Bush administration is planning on rewarding it for its bad behavior.

Jimmy Under Fire Again

Carter certainly doesn’t deserve all the vilification he has received from a number of members of Congress for his trip.

Bush’s Curse Lifting from the United States

We’re not alone: People around the world are ready to wake up from the long nightmare that the Bush presidency has been for this planet.