Action Spotlight
In Iran Diplomacy, Go for a Feasible Deal Now
While the U.S. and Iran are currently on a path of confrontation, the Obama Administration has reportedly drafted a confidence-building measure in which Iran would halt its 20% uranium enrichment and the West would provide fuel for Iran's medical research reactor, which is used to treat Iranian cancer patients. Tell President Obama to vigorously pursue an interim deal with Iran >
Exit Afghanistan
Afghanistan has become a quagmire for the United States and its allies. U.S. strategy consists of an open-ended military commitment without any clear, practical goals. Troop escalation and an increase in offensive combat missions has only resulted in a deteriorating situation on the ground. [1] Yet, there is talk of further escalating troop levels in Afghanistan.
Increasing U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan is unlikely to ameliorate the situation. In fact, there is reasonable evidence to suggest that the presence of foreign forces is one of the key factors driving the insurgency. [2]
We need a new strategy in Afghanistan that does not require an open-ended military commitment. We need a plan for removing our troops. We need an exit strategy from Afghanistan.
Take Action
Tell President Obama: No More Troops for Afghanistan!
President Obama is publicly deliberating whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan or to finally rethink policy. Now is the time to tell the President: no more troops for Afghanistan! Write to the President >
NoEscalation.org: Help Stop Escalation in Afghanistan
Just Foreign Policy, Peace Action, Code Pink, United for Peace and Justice and Voters for Peace have launched a joint project to influence the President's decision on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan. Call your Members of Congress >
Urge Your Representative to Oppose Escalation in Afghanistan
Rep. Barbara Lee has introduced legislation that would prohibit any increase in the number of troops serving in Afghanistan by declaring that no funds be used for that purpose. Ask your Member of Congress to support this bill >
Tell the Senate: We Need an Exit Strategy from Afghanistan
A majority of Afghans are sick and tired of war. American public opinion has turned against the war. We need an exit strategy from Afghanistan. Sign the petition to the United States Senate >
Support Call in the House for Exit Strategy from Afghanistan
President Obama has said that we must have an “exit strategy” in Afghanistan. Tell your Representative to support a plan to have the Pentagon deliver an exit strategy from Afghanistan by the end of the year. Take Action >