As British and French imperialism ebbed following the end of the Second World War, America became the main outside player in Arab affairs.
Stephen Kinzer
Successive American presidents have turned a blind eye to piles of evidence that Saudi money is being used to foment holy war against America.
Other places are also generators of far-flung violence beyond their own borders - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are obvious examples - but none has as... →
After World War II, the winds of nationalism and anti-colonialism blew through the developing world.
During the 1980s, international interest in the Nicaraguan war was intense. No conflict since the Spanish civil war had provoked such passion around... →
The United States is now harbouring Luis Posada Carriles. His continued freedom mocks victims of terrorism everywhere. It also shows how heavily the... →
During the Cold War, America took sides not only in disputes between Arab countries, but also in debates within them.
During the Cold War, the non-aligned movement tried to become a 'third force' in world politics, but failed because it was too large and... →
The United States has dealt with the Middle East and surrounding regions for many decades in the context of the Cold War.
It is truly vital for the United States to assure that it is not attacked with weapons of mass destruction; to prevent wars in other countries from... →