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The Making of a Global Security State

The Making of a Global Security State The Making of a Global Security State

The five uncontrollable urges of a secrecy-surveillance world.

Jun 17, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Will Obama Blow His Chance With Iran’s New President?

Will Obama Blow His Chance With Iran’s New President? Will Obama Blow His Chance With Iran’s New President?

War in Syria won’t help US-Iran ties.

Jun 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?

Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria? Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?

The House backs faster withdrawal from Afghanistan and says new initiatives must be approved by Congress. But will Congress be as assertive regarding new military adventures?

Jun 17, 2013 / John Nichols

The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics

The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics

Stealing a Super Bowl Ring is one thing. Stealing $30 billion is a whole other ballgame.

Jun 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Reform Victory in Iran Could Start a New Era

Reform Victory in Iran Could Start a New Era Reform Victory in Iran Could Start a New Era

Hassan Rouhani in a stunning apparent victory.

Jun 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years

The Nation has kept an eye on the intelligence community every step of the way.

Jun 15, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Response to Glenn Greenwald

A Response to Glenn Greenwald A Response to Glenn Greenwald

The Guardian journalist still insists he didn’t make any mistakes on the PRISM story. A technologist explains why he’s still wrong.

Jun 14, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

The Many Faces of Mark Boal

The Many Faces of Mark Boal The Many Faces of Mark Boal

How did a journalist whose career was devoted to exposing injustice end up writing a film like Zero Dark Thirty?

Jun 14, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jordan Michael Smith

Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change

Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change

With the Washington Redskins finally relevant on a national stage, The Nation's Dave Zirin argues that Dan Snyder can no longer hide from the bigotry of his team's nam...

Jun 14, 2013 / Press Room

House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War

The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act urges robust negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement.

Jun 14, 2013 / Tom Hayden

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