Topic: Dennis Jett
All Content
-
Opinion: US military support for troubled states: a dangerous doctrine returns
To prevent terrorist attacks emanating from failed states, Defense Secretary Robert Gates urges US support for militaries of troubled nations. But that argument can lead to an embrace of repressive regimes and endless foreign adventures – and it ignores the crucial link between democracy and stability.
-
Ahmadinejad's new best friend: Hugo Chávez?
Chávez has announced his support for the Iranian president's claim of election victory. The two leaders have developed close ties based on mutual animosity to the US.
-
Chávez shows restraint in latest spat with Peru
Venezuela withdrew its ambassador this week after Peru offered asylum to Chávez's political rival who faces corruption charges.
-
Opinion: In praise of pragmatic foreign policy
US presidents often swing between realism and idealism. Obama should reject both.
-
Chávez restores free home heating oil program to US poor
In an abrupt turn, the Venezuelan president reinstated the program two days after its suspension.
Become part of the Monitor community