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US foreign policy
50 Organizations Seek Ban on Armed Drones
At the United Nations this month, Brazil, China, Venezuela and other nations denounced U.S. drone wars as illegal.
How Europeans Are Opposing Drone and Robot Warfare: An Overview of the Anti-Drone Movement in Europe
So far only three countries are known to have used armed combat drones to carry out attacks: Israel, the US, and the UK. But this could soon change.
Syria: No to Assad, No to US Imperialism
To look at the Syrian civil war in isolation and to entrust the US and its allies to take control of the situation would be a grave mistake.
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The Death of a Giant
Given that he is considered one of the great generals in modern history it is of no little interest that he was self-taught in the arts of war, never …
Drones: A New Death From Above
Unmanned military drones are wreaking havoc in Pakistan, Afghanistan and elsewhere. On this edition, we bring you voices from Pakistan of families destroyed by drone strikes.
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Secrets Result in Abuse of Power: The New Era Is Becoming One of Transparency
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers: Transparency is the cure for a long off-kilter US foreign policy.
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Will Congress Act to Stop US Support for Honduras’ Death Squad Regime?
In Honduras, Reagan-era atrocities are back as the Obama administration funds a state implicated in murdering opponents.
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Hillary Clinton’s Legacy as Secretary of State
Clinton's legacy has been one of continuing the policies of her predecessors in the Bush administration of opposing international law and human rights.
Noam Chomsky Post-Election: We Need More Organization, Education, Activism
In a far-ranging discussion of US politics and policies, history and prospects, Noam Chomsky's analysis of the issues before us probes deeply.
Obama vs. Romney on Iran
They may be vague, but we can still infer from Mitt Romney's statements on Iran foreign policy that he would be less effective - even for hawks - than …