Newsweek Columnists: Christopher Dickey

How Iran Protests Threaten Arab Rulers

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:51:18 GMT

A new form of totalitarianism is being born in Iran. Why—and what—Big Brother is watching.

What Lebanon’s Election Means for Obama, Iran

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:35:23 GMT

The election results are good news for the Americans. But Obama shouldn't read too much into the vote.

Will Obama Apologize to Muslim World?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:02:40 GMT

To address the future of the Middle East, Obama must look to the past.

Can King Abdullah Line Up Arabs for Peace?

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:47:30 GMT

Jordan's King Abdullah is trying to get the Arabs lined up for peace. But they're all waiting for a sign from Obama.

The Secret Life of an Arab Artist: Ali Jabri

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:07:55 GMT

Arab gays are under siege in societies that want to pretend they don't exist. But a new biography of an Arab artist offers another view.

Dickey: How the French Deal With Somali Pirates

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:18:44 GMT

It will take a lot more than SEALs and snipers to defend global shipping and American prestige. What Obama can learn from the French.

Dickey: Arabs Could Learn From Martin Luther King

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:32:08 GMT

If they want help from Obama, Arabs in the Middle East should learn the lessons of Martin Luther King.

Dickey: Israeli Ban On Journos In Gaza is Working

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:26:52 GMT

The Israeli government's media strategy barring reporters from Gaza is working, but the rest of its strategy is not.

Dickey: Can Obama Outwit Hamas, Iran?

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:10:12 GMT

Hamas, Hizbullah and Iran played the game of democracy better than the Bush administration. Can Obama change that?

Obama's Web Tools Work For Others Too

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:55:56 GMT

The Obama campaign developed powerful Web tools that might shape government but are more likely to build opposition movements, revolutions and possibly terrorist cells.

What Ashley Judd Learned In Africa

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:54:39 GMT

The actress on her experiences in war-ravaged Congo, and the personal aftershocks of exposure to so much suffering.

Is Former Terrorist Ayers Rooting for McCain?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:27:42 GMT

The former terrorist Bill Ayers may want to see McCain get elected.

Dickey: Obama’s Diplomacy, McCain’s National Security

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:54 GMT

When it comes to foreign policy, McCain is from Mars, Obama is from … Earth.

What Russia’s Moves on Georgia Could Mean for Iran

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:11:17 GMT

Given Russia's moves on Georgia, it's time for the United States to rethink its policy toward Iran.

Dickey: Saakashvili and the Dangers of Defiance

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:36:53 GMT

The Russia-Georgia conflict is yet another example of why a leader caught up in the romance of resistance should not rely on Washington. What Saakashvili should have learned from history--and the American South.

Dickey: The Problem With Bush’s 10 Commandments

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:31:37 GMT

The U.S. president's latest pronouncements on Iran and the Arab world generated doom and gloom on his Mideast tour.

Dickey: Why Iraq Will End Up Like Lebanon

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:43 GMT

Lebanon's chances for meaningful reconstruction are diminishing by the day. And despite Bush's bravado, it's going to be the same in Iraq.

Dickey: Putting Al Qaeda Into Proper Perspective

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:32:13 GMT

Why are the presidential candidates—and so many counterterrorism experts—afraid to say that the Al Qaeda threat is overrated?

Dickey: Will the U.S. and Iran Start a War at Sea?

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:21:34 GMT

The Persian Gulf is more dangerous than ever. Will the U.S. and Iran go to war at sea?

Using Comics to Turn Off Terror

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:55:48 GMT

Comic book action heroes may be better weapons against terror than bullets or bombs.