Peace – Page 17 – People's World

U-turn in Afghanistan

August 26, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

As the ninth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan approaches, the war is failing, casualties are escalating among both U.S.-NATO forces and Afghan civilians, and Americans' support for the conflict is at its lowest ebb.

Coincidence? Israeli-Palestinian talks to open, Israel threatens Iran attack

August 25, 2010 By Susan Webb

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced direct Israeli-Palestinian talks will restart Sept. 2, while a controversial article says Israel will likely attack Iran by next July.

Dismembering Afghanistan

August 16, 2010 By Conn Hallinan

The United States and its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies have lost the war in Afghanistan, but "defeat" does not mean the war is over.

Gates announces Pentagon cuts, but not really

August 11, 2010 By Susan Webb

When Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Pentagon spending cuts on Monday, he indicated it was an effort to squelch growing calls for cutting the bloated military budget.

Changeover in Colombia brings hope for peace

August 10, 2010 By Emile Schepers

Statements by Colombia's new president, Juan Manuel Santos, open a slender possibility for peace in a country which has been racked by civil war for over 50 years.