Category Archives: Scott Horton

Adam Morrow, an IPS News journalist based in Cairo, discusses the popular support and opposition to Egypt’s constitutional referendum; the credulous young Egyptians who effectively protested in support of renewed military dictatorship; and why civil war could result from divisive … Continue reading →

Jeff Kaye, a psychologist and writer at Firedoglake, discusses how the Army Field Manual continues an official US government policy of torture; why the American public thinks (wrongly) that torture ended after the Abu Ghraib scandal; the “torture by fine … Continue reading →

Reza Marashi, Research Director for the National Iranian American Council, discusses the interim implementation deal on Iran’s nuclear program; the need for diplomatic progress to prevent hardliners from taking control of the situation in Iran and the US; and why … Continue reading →

Barry Lando, former producer for 60 Minutes and author of The Watchman’s File, discusses the American legacy in Iraq, including Saddam Hussein’s early days in power, America’s role in the Iran-Iraq War, the 1991 Gulf War, and the calculated destruction … Continue reading →

Sheldon Richman, vice president of The Future of Freedom Foundation, discusses why U.S. foreign policy is a shambles; the temptations to reenter Iraq to fight Al Qaeda in Fallujah; Obama’s flip-flopping on Syria; and how the Camp David Accords effect … Continue reading →