The US seven-year war and occupation of Iraq is driven by several major political forces and informed by a variety of imperial interests.

There's a rapidly growing discussion here in the US about "what to do in Afghanistan." Some of it is thoughtful, well-informed, and serious.

The recent release of the UN study headed by the South African jurist Richard Goldstone is a watershed of sorts in the diplomatic history of Israel.

Barack Obama’s recent conduct at the UN removed all remaining doubt as to Israeli influence inside this latest US presidency. When he uttered the phrase “the Jewish state of Israel,”

In the words of the ancient proverb, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Netanyahu has tripped Obama on his first step. The President of the

The history of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, independence and human rights is sadly one of missed opportunities.

The issue of Egypt’s repression of dissenters and Muslim Brotherhood bloggers gets little coverage in the West. Is this because Egypt is a “moderate and pro-Western” dictatorship? Perhaps.

Ezzat: The article has many objectives. First, I wanted to show our interest in global events out of our principles and religious teachings. We believe that everything that takes place

"Al Jazeera" -- - - HZ: America has been heading - for some time, and is heading right now - toward less and less world power, less and less influence.

Will Gamal rule Egypt Mubarak with a US backing?. What is the weight of the Muslim Brotherhood and opposition in the scenarios of the presidential transfer of power?; will Saad