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Obama and Al Qaeda: New Moves Show Success May Not Depend On Afghanistan

William Bradley | Posted 11.17.2009 | World


William Bradley

Osama bin Laden's lame 9/11 message and Barack Obama's lethal approach in Somalia raise a central question: Are we not in fact much closer to achieving our central goal in Afghanistan than most imagine?

Fatah Vs Fatah: The Real Power Struggle Among Palestinians

Newsweek | Mohammed Herzallah | Posted 08.27.2009 | World


Every once in a while, a kidnapping or a firefight reminds the world that the two parties governing the Palestinians really don't get along. Hamas won...

Distorting Obama's Views on Israel

Stephen Zunes | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

Rather than being necessary for getting him to the White House, Obama's right-wing positions regarding Israel and its neighbors are actually hurting him.