Stories by Michael Shank

Chomsky: Poorer Countries Find a Way to Escape U.S. Dominance

Posted on Feb 12, 2008, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

The famous critic lays out the emerging alternatives to the U.S.-dominated international financial institutions of the last century.

Improved Security in Iraq is a Myth

Posted on Feb 1, 2008, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

Calling this country secure is not only indefensible but unethical.

McCain's Two Wars

Posted on Jan 16, 2008, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

Two of America's greatest foreign policy debacles have shaped the "straight-talker's" unbridled militarism.

When Will Congress Join the Race to Be 'Green'

Posted on Mar 19, 2007, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

From foreign governments to U.S. mayors to mega-retailers like Wal-Mart, everyone is going "green." When will Congress get on board?

Chomsky on Why Bush Does Diplomacy Mafia-Style

Posted on Feb 26, 2007, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus

Noam Chomsky explains what he thinks the U.S. will do to Iran, what is really at stake for America in Iraq, and why Palestinians are more likely to uphold their peace agreements than Israelis.