The former secretary of state puts to rest the idea that Palestinians aren’t interested in a peace deal.
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The Glorious Invasion
Ten years ago, the Afghanistan War looked like a swift and easy triumph for democracy. But even in the early days there were portents of the catastrophe to come.
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Solidarity Squandered
The September 11 attacks brought us together until we let them turn us against each other–and damn near everyone else.
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The Global Patriot Act
From the end of World War II to the start of the “global war on terror,” international law provided crucial support for the promotion of human rights around the world. But the response to the September 11 attacks has had a profound and little-appreciated impact on international law with devastating global consequences for human rights, […]
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Extreme Measures
Since September 11, the Fourth Amendment has been eroded in ways we do not even know. The scary part is that it’s going to take years to undo the damage.
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The 9/11 President
If the attacks hadn’t occurred, it’s impossible to imagine Barack Obama would have been elected—but the legacy of those attacks continues to burden his presidency.
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Taking Liberties: The New Assault on Freedom
Freedom is falling out of fashion all across the political spectrum, and new moves by Congress and the courts threaten basic liberties.
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Orbit of Influence: Spy Finance and the Black Budget
America’s huge budget for electronic reconnaissance might have come in for scrutiny after the Cold War. But the few in Congress who are supposed to watch over the world of spy finance are also big beneficiaries of it.
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How We Lost the Peace Dividend
After every previous war, we sent troops home and cut defense spending. The Col War is over, but real spending still runs 85 percent of the Cold War average.