Christian Parenti

Christian Parenti is a Nation contributing editor and faculty in New York University’s Global Liberal Studies program.

Ecuador’s Paradise Lost

Ecuador’s Paradise Lost Ecuador’s Paradise Lost

President Rafael Correa tried to save the world’s most biodiverse forest, the Yasuni National Park—but rich nations ignored his offer.

Aug 28, 2013 / Feature / Christian Parenti

With Friends Like These: On Pakistan

With Friends Like These: On Pakistan With Friends Like These: On Pakistan

Ahmed Rashid’s gloomy, essential account of the divisive US-Pakistan alliance.

Apr 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Christian Parenti

‘The Limits to Growth’: A Book That Launched a Movement

‘The Limits to Growth’: A Book That Launched a Movement ‘The Limits to Growth’: A Book That Launched a Movement

This mega-bestseller has been attacked repeatedly since its publication forty years ago, but its warnings about the climate were alarmingly prescient. 

Dec 5, 2012 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Ideology and Electricity: The Soviet Experience in Afghanistan

Ideology and Electricity: The Soviet Experience in Afghanistan Ideology and Electricity: The Soviet Experience in Afghanistan

Rodric Braithwaite, Jonathan Steele and Artemy Kalinovsky analyze the forgotten history of Afghan communism and the Soviet occupation.

Apr 17, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Christian Parenti

Why Climate Change Will Make You Love Big Government Why Climate Change Will Make You Love Big Government

The coming big storms facing our planet can only be tackled by strong governments.

Jan 26, 2012 / Christian Parenti

Soaring Food Prices, Wild Weather and a Planetful of Trouble Soaring Food Prices, Wild Weather and a Planetful of Trouble

From Kyrgyzstan to Kenya, from Libya to Yemen, Syria and even Egypt, violence and upheaval can be traced back to the price of a loaf of bread.

Jul 19, 2011 / Christian Parenti

Pakistan One Year After the Floods

Pakistan One Year After the Floods Pakistan One Year After the Floods

When extreme weather hits amid extreme poverty, escape becomes nearly impossible.

Jun 29, 2011 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Nuclear Dead End: It’s the Economics, Stupid Nuclear Dead End: It’s the Economics, Stupid

Some Greens have embraced nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels, but the economics just aren't there.

Apr 18, 2011 / Christian Parenti

After Three Mile Island: The Rise and Fall of Nuclear Safety Culture

After Three Mile Island: The Rise and Fall of Nuclear Safety Culture After Three Mile Island: The Rise and Fall of Nuclear Safety Culture

The 1979 partial meltdown prompted more regulations and greater enforcement. Then in the 1990s, a Republican Congress took aim.

Mar 22, 2011 / Christian Parenti

A Warning From Japan

A Warning From Japan A Warning From Japan

The message out of Fukushima is clear: our own fleet of leaky old nuclear plants should be decommissioned now.

Mar 17, 2011 / Editorial / Christian Parenti

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