Axis of Evil

Andrea Stone

Documents Show Bin Laden And Iran 'Antagonistic'

HuffingtonPost.com | Andrea Stone | Posted 05.03.2012

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Al Qaeda and Iran shared an "antagonistic" relationship that was "not one of alliance, but of indirect and unpleasant negotiations" over the freeing o...

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Newt Gingrich Suggests Engaging More Directly With Rest Of 'Axis Of Evil' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Jeremy Binckes | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATED Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich last week criticized the United States for not engaging more forcefully with other countries besides...

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Israel Minister: Iran, Syria, And North Korea Are New 'Axis Of Evil'

AP | MALCOLM FOSTER | Posted 05.25.2011

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TOKYO — Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday declared North Korea, Syria and Iran the new "axis of evil," claiming that North Korean weapons s...

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Congratulations, President Obama

Chris Campbell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Campbell

I find it maddening how quickly the wolves came out. Similar to any policy move that will actually benefit Americans and our standing in the world, the right-wing goes ballistic.

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Kim Dae Jung: A Hero for Peace

Mary Wald | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mary Wald

Elegant is the first word that comes to mind. He was warm, with an IQ that kept you mentally running to keep up. He defied death, worked in the face of oppression and gave his all.

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Iran Inside Out Shocks and Provokes at the Chelsea Art Museum

Marissa Bronfman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marissa Bronfman

Iran Inside Out offers a veritable platter of provocative work that begs for discussion, debate and perhaps most importantly, an open mind.

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Sarah "Barracuda" Doesn't Sleep With The Fishes!

Warren Holstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Warren Holstein

She is not a narcissist. She just has the good sense to realize she is better and more deserving than most people to rule the planet and prepare humanity for the end of days.

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Axis of Evil? Not so Much

James Arthur Ray | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Arthur Ray

President Bush's January 2002 State of the Union Address, where he coined the term "Axis of Evil" to describe Iraq, Iran and North Korea, was an attempt to fit entire governments, populations and countries into a catchphrase box. Marketing propaganda at its very best.

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The Obama Effect in Iran and Lebanon - Role Model Instead of Straw Man

Paul Brandeis Raushenbush | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush

As the Vienna Philharmonic finished its annual outdoor program at the Schonbrunn Castle, the guest conductor Daniel Barenboim exclaimed to the 50,000 ...

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After the Nuke Test, the US and North Korea Should Keep Talking

Michael Roston | Posted 06.02.2011

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Michael Roston

History is not on North Korea's side, and ensnaring the hermit state in negotiations establishes some possibility of reining in its behaviors.

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You Can Help Journalists Roxana Saberi, Euna Lee, and Laura Ling

Gotham Chopra | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gotham Chopra

Because of my friendship with Laura Ling specifically, I have spent hours at a time over the last month of her captivity agonizing over her predicament.

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Obama's Bold Iran Move

Jacob Heilbrunn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jacob Heilbrunn

The Obama administration's announcement that it will directly participate in meetings with Iran is an overdue move. It isn't America that's put on the spot by Obama's policy shift. It's Iran.

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Iran Is Making Fools of Everyone

Mort Zuckerman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mort Zuckerman

Who would have imagined that President Obama may well determine his historical legacy and reputation on the basis of the way he deals with Iran?

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Iranian Snub? Not Quite

Nathan Gonzalez | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nathan Gonzalez

There is a very important reason for Iran's reluctance to change its tone overnight. It is due to a political trend I call the "cult of anti-Americanism."

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Obama Offers Iran Bigger Carrots, but the Sticks Remain Puny

Christopher Holton | Posted 05.25.2011

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Christopher Holton

If truly comprehensive and tough economic sanctions were imposed on Iran now -- for the very first time -- its leaders might very well be forced to negotiate with the West.

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Realism and Leverage for Engaging Iran

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Edgar M. Bronfman

Engagement through new diplomatic avenues, like Obama's video to Iran, is worthwhile, but we must not lose sight of the challenge Iran still poses.

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Forget The AIG Bonuses: Obama Just Ended Our War with Iran!

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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MJ Rosenberg

If you ever wondered why we elected Obama, here you have it: the Axis of Evil is dead.

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Will Tehran Tango? Obama's Historic Norooz Greeting

Trita Parsi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Trita Parsi

Yesterday, Obama put forward a vision for a new era of US-Iran ties. In almost every aspect, Obama's approach was the opposite of that of President George Bush.

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Due Process

Norman Horowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Norman Horowitz

I wonder how many "enemy combatants and terrorists" we have inspired by attempting to bomb Afghanistan back to the Stone Age and invading and occupying their country.

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Middle East Sees "Explosion" Of Comedy, First Stand Up Festival In Arab World

Dean Obeidallah | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dean Obeidallah

I feel as though I'm a comedy missionary. However, instead of religion, we are bringing comedy to the Arab world.

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North Korea Suspends Nuclear Reactor Disablement

AP | KELLY OLSEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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SEOUL, South Korea — Just two months ago, North Korea blew up the cooling tower at its main nuclear reactor, a dramatic act meant to show the wo...

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Nukes, Nukes, and (Maybe) Fewer Nukes?

Conn Hallinan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Conn Hallinan

The threat of nuclear proliferation will not end until all nations have given them up. And the danger of nuclear weapons will not disappear until the weak need no longer fear the strong.

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North Korea and The New York Philharmonic: The "Why" Question Gets Answered

Ben Rosen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ben Rosen

My answer: To initiate a dialog between the people of two adversaries, the first of such talks in 58 years.

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Axis Of Evil Seeking New Members

236.com | 23/6: The News, But Funnier | Posted 05.25.2011

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With news that North Korea has been taken off the State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism, it might be time for the Axis of Evil to hol...

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Jon Stewart Mocks Bush For Downgrading North Korea From Axis Of Evil: "What The Hell?...Now It's Just A Dot Of Evil?"

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Thursday's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart mocked Still President Bush for downgrading North Korea out of the Axis of Evil. "Mr. President, you're goi...

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