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When China Rules the World

Martin Jacques / Truthdig Dec 17, 2009 China will soon become "the most powerful and influential country in the world," says celebrated journalist Martin Jacques. But to what end? Dig deeper ( 30 Min. Read )

Ahmadinejad to U.S.: Let’s Talk (Maybe)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2009 On Tuesday, the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in his country, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad extended a tentative offer to open a dialogue between the U.S. and Iran -- provided that the Obama administration makes good on its "change" slogan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wait, Bush Doesn’t Have Superpowers?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2008 When faced with that nagging "Where's Osama bin Laden?" question once again during a press conference about 9/11, White House spokesperson Dana Perino pointed out that President Bush & Co. don't have superpowers. Oh, right! Well, Stephen Colbert has a few suggestions about super-skills specially tailored for Bush. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Waking Up to the Multipolar World

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 19, 2008 Between the sight of China's dazzling Olympics and the sound of Russian tanks, it's clear that America is not the only big shot in the world. Will John McCain and Barack Obama take notice? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Superpower

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Aug 19, 2008 Dig deeper

America Has No Obligation to Save the World

Staff / Truthdig Jul 15, 2008 When it comes to American foreign policy, could it be that less is more? Raja Mohan of Singapore's Nanyang Tech University thinks so, arguing for a "policy of restraint" on the part of a United States that has reached the limits of its ambitious post-WWII superpower strategy on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Middle East Tunes In to the Campaign

Staff / Truthdig Feb 2, 2008 The Mosaic Intelligence Report follows the Middle Eastern media as they report on the U.S. presidential campaign with rapt attention. After all, this is the future head of the world's only superpower (one that has taken a keen interest in the neighborhood) we're talking about here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

And Bush Fiddles While the Icecaps Melt

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2007 Cullen Murphy joins Stephen Colbert to compare and contrast the American and Roman empires. For all the old empire's glory, its rampant poverty, disease and corruption, combined with endless war, make for an unwelcome comparison. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )