Stories by Chris Toensing

Iraq 2012

With neither a Democratic or Republican president likely to withdraw anytime soon, Iraq is poised to be a campaign issue four years from now.
Posted on Jul 23, 2008, Source: Caterwaul Quarterly

Putting the 'Israel Lobby' in Perspective

The idea that U.S. foreign policy would be saner without the "Israel lobby" is a fallacy.
Posted on Oct 31, 2007, Source: Middle East Report Online

Lost in Our Own Little World

The debate about Iraq is almost entirely focused on the war's implications for the United States. It's no wonder we have failed to understand Iraqis, let alone win them over.
Posted on Apr 20, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Muslims Ask: Why Do They Hate Us?

If you lived in the Middle East, you might easily believe that America is waging a worldwide war against Islam, and that Americans must hate Muslims. Would you be wrong?
Posted on Sep 25, 2001, Source: AlterNet