Should the U.S. Get Involved in the Amanda Knox Murder Verdict?

Michael Rowe, 12.08.2009

Award-winning independent journalist, essayist, and author

When the U.S. loudly asserts its right to apply its own laws to foreigners suspected of crime, it's difficult to make a case when the shoe is on the other foot.

Media Literacy 101: Tom Stoppard and Laura, Euna and Atwar

Susan Moeller, 09.04.2009

This year already, 19 individuals have been killed around the world because of their work as journalists. We need to recognize the essential role journalists play in keeping us informed and in protecting our freedoms.

Iran's Forgotten Movement

Shirin Mohammadi, 10.08.2009

Shirin specializes in foreign affairs with a focus on Iran and the Middle East.

As the international community continues to focus its attention on Tehran's nuclear activities, the efforts of the Iranian student movement are being widely ignored.

Foreign Policy 101: What President Obama Could Learn From the Release of Roxana Saberi!

Omid Memarian, 06.13.2009

Award Winning Journalist, writes for the IPS News Agency

For Obama, who already has shown his desire to talk to Iranian leaders, there is no foreign policy lesson more helpful than that of Roxana Saberi's case of arrest and release.

Lessons for Americans from Roxana Saberi's Release

Sam Sedaei, 06.11.2009

International Civil Resistance Trainer, Producer, International Affairs Contributor

Roxana Saberi's story should be the beginning of another story, and that is the US government's speaking up about human rights atrocities in all parts of the world, rather than just Darfur.

Roxana Saberi is Released While Other Journalists Languish in Iran's Prisons

Nioucha Homayoonfar, 06.11.2009

As the Saberi case ends on a high note, we shouldn't forget the hundreds of other journalists who bravely continue to exercise their right in expressing themselves despite this brutal regime.

Hostage Diplomacy: Roxana Saberi and the Three Jailed Iranian Diplomats

Omid Memarian, 05.31.2009

Award Winning Journalist, writes for the IPS News Agency

The US has to come to the realization that it's impossible to take three Iranian diplomats hostage for almost two years, no matter what you call them, and then expect the Iranian government to release Roxana Saberi.

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

Gotham Chopra, 05.21.2009

Co-Founder of Liquid Comics

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.

Why Roxana?

Trita Parsi, 05.21.2009

Trita Parsi is author of Treacherous Alliance and President of NIAC

Why is this happening to Saberi? Most analyst agree that she has become a pawn in the political games between the US and Iran, though the explanations for Tehran's actions differ.

President Obama Spoke to Chavez - Oh no!

Patricia DeGennaro, 04.23.2009

President Obama caused a media frenzy when he not only shook hands with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, but he smiled at him. A photo of this spec...

My Interview With Roxana Saberi's Lawyer: "She Was Shocked and Distraught"

Omid Memarian, 05.21.2009

Award Winning Journalist, writes for the IPS News Agency

"Naturally after hearing the verdict, [Roxana's] psychological condition was not good. I gave her assurances and I hope to see the verdict changed during appeal."

Free Roxana Saberi

Joe Peyronnin, 05.16.2009

NYU Journalism Professor

Government spies are everywhere and it doesn't take much to get arrested in Iran, especially if you have a dual nationality. Iranian journalists pay a high price if they step out of line.

Roxana Saberi and the Iranian Fast Spy-Making Machine!

Omid Memarian, 04.14.2009

Award Winning Journalist, writes for the IPS News Agency

The fact that the Iranian government consistently comes up with news of the arrest of a "spy", show a great amount of incompetency and desperation in its intelligence services.

Why Is President Obama Not Protecting American Citizens Abroad?

Sam Sedaei, 04.25.2009

International Civil Resistance Trainer, Producer, International Affairs Contributor

How could President Obama speak up for humane treatment of foreign detainees at Guantanamo, but keep silent on the torture and mistreatment of Americans in Iran's Guantanamo?