Middle East

Obama’s “new chapter” for Middle East leaves questions unanswered

May 19, 2011 By Susan Webb

The president said the U.S. is opening "a new chapter in American diplomacy" centered on human rights and economic development. But the new policy has its own contradictions.

Libya ceasefire, not another endless war

May 17, 2011 By Sam Webb

The battle in Libya looks like a stalemate, and the danger is that steps will be taken to escalate the fighting in order to break the impasse.

Palestinians sign unity pact

May 4, 2011 By Susan Webb

Leaders of 14 Palestinian political parties including Fatah and Hamas announced a unity agreement in Cairo on Wednesday.

Osama bin Laden and the way forward

May 2, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

The end of Osama bin Laden closes one ugly chapter, and let's make sure it does not open another one.

World’s unions call for ending attack on Bahrain labor

April 21, 2011 By Special to People’s World

Those in the ruling circles intend to complete the transformation of the country into a totalitarian state.