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Robert Dreyfuss

Robert Dreyfuss is an independent, investigative journalist in the Washington, D.C, area, who writes frequently for The Nation, Rolling Stone, and other publications. His blog, The Dreyfuss Report, appears at TheNation.com. He is the author of ‘Devil’s Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam’.

Posts by Robert Dreyfuss
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November 07, 2011

Getting Ready for the IAEA Storm

It’s unclear whether the new IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has anything new. But even before its release, Israel has stoked speculation of a military strike.

October 25, 2011

US Considering Afghan Ceasefire?

Hillary Clinton has raised the question of a US ceasefire in Afghanistan. It may be recognition that there’s no military solution to this decade-old conflict.

October 15, 2011

Punching Holes in the Iran Plot

The idea that the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador went to the very top is fanciful, says Robert Dreyfuss. Still, it has almost certainly scuppered the prospects for talks.

October 02, 2011

Is Iran Ready to Compromise?

There are some encouraging signs Iran may be willing to compromise over its nuclear programme. But is the Obama administration willing to listen?

June 17, 2011

US Mood Shifts on Afghanistan

The US is set to announce details of the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan next week. Balancing the generals and growing antiwar sentiment isn’t easy.

June 02, 2011

Inside Iran’s Fight for Supremacy

Claims of witchcraft and sorcery, firings and reinstatements – who will win the battle of wills between the Supreme Leader and President Ahmadinejad?

March 24, 2011

Beginning of the End in Afghanistan

With public support tumbling and politicians on all sides keen to find a way out, the Obama administration has been quietly changing tack.

March 12, 2011

Back to the Drawing Board on Iran

A new US intelligence estimate shies from accusing Iran of restarting pursuit of a nuclear bomb. But Arab world unrest has strengthened its hand.

February 01, 2011

A Glimmer of Hope Over Iran?

The latest round of P5+1 talks over Iran’s nuclear programme broke up without agreement. But things might not be as bad as they look.

January 20, 2011

It Just Got Worse in Afghanistan

Hamid Karzai’s decision to postpone the inauguration of the new parliament deepens what was already a political crisis, argues Robert Dreyfuss.

January 06, 2011

US Hardliners Lose Ground on Iran?

With growing speculation that the Obama administration might allow Iran to continue enriching uranium, is a deal back on the cards?

December 09, 2010

How to Solve Afghanistan

By Robert Dreyfuss
The best chance for success would be for Obama to call a ceasefire, followed by all-inclusive talks. Political concerns mean he won’t.

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