Would lifting sanctions on Iran be more likely if Americans realized that the likely effect of such a deal would include an increase in world oil production?
Sarah van Gelder | Posted 07.13.2008 | Politics
Congressional Democrats are sponsoring Resolution 362, which amounts to an act of war against Iran. The good news is that growing outcry from Americans is causing some to have second thoughts.
Aaron Keyak | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics
Republicans play a shameless political game to dupe the American people -- they cannot explain the hundreds of millions of dollars that they've allowed to be exported to Iran since Bush took office.
Amitai Etzioni | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics
It's easy to understand why politicians love sanctions. They sound tough. They're more than just talk but less than dreaded acts of war. But historically in U.S. policy, sanctions often do not work.
Russ Wellen | Posted 12.05.2007 | Politics
The Iran NIE has elicited a range of emotions in those opposed to the Bush administration's policies from gloating to discreet celebration.
Jane Wells | Posted 10.26.2007 | Politics
As the U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran, what about sanctions on the government of Sudan?
MSNBC | Robin Wright | Posted 10.25.2007 | Politics
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Robert Naiman | Posted 08.01.2008 | Politics