Chris Toensing is editor of Middle East Report, published by the Middle East Research and Information Project in Washington, DC.

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The Next President’s Iran Dilemma
Why undoing Bush's foreign policy won't be easy
Chris Toensing

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Why Exiting Iraq Wont Be Easy
Iraqis may hate the occupation, but they fear U.S. withdrawal
Chris Toensing
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
For more information about the National Writers Union, visit nwu.org.
Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.