Christian Parenti

Christian Parenti, a Nation contributing editor, fellow at The Nation Institute and visiting scholar at the CUNY Graduate Center, is the author of Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence (Nation Books, June 2011).

Articles

The News From Planet Falluja (Iraqi Reconstruction and Occupation)

As the siege drags on, this insurgent stronghold descends into chaos.

Christian Parenti

The Rough Guide to Baghdad (Iraqi Reconstruction and Occupation)

Searching for order in Sadr City.

Christian Parenti

Rebellion in Baquba (Iraqi Reconstruction and Occupation)

"Boys, we are in a bad situation. Yes, very bad."

Christian Parenti

A Deserter Speaks (US Military, US Wars and Military Action)

It is unlikely that Mejia's allegations about the conduct of his superiors will be investigated.

Christian Parenti

Al Jazeera Goes to Jail (Journalists and Journalism, Jails and Prisons, US Wars and Military Action, Society)

In Iraq's media war, US troops are imprisoning and abusing Arab journalists.

Christian Parenti

Two Sides (US Wars and Military Action)

Research support for this article was provided by the Investigative Fund of the Nation Institute.

Christian Parenti

Many Peaces, One War (Iraqi Reconstruction and Occupation, US Wars and Military Action)

Iraq lies in ruin, the US military occupation is generating a sustained
guerrilla resistance, crime is rampant in Baghdad and an Iraqi civil war
along ethnic and religious lines is a real possi

Christian Parenti

Stretched Thin, Lied to & Mistreated (Iraqi Reconstruction and Occupation, US Military)

On the ground with US troops in Iraq.

Christian Parenti

Postcard From Cancún (Movements, Global Justice Movement)

The insurgent delegations were in many respects the product of years of anti-WTO organizing.

Christian Parenti

DC's Virtual Panopticon (Cities, Increased Security After 9-11, Politics, Society)

A camera system in the nation's capital is making civil libertarians
nervous.

Christian Parenti