The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy
Unlike, George W. Bush, President Obama has avoided unilateralism and sought to accommodate Russia.
Mar 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia? Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?
The Middle East's strongmen might not dislike Russia's tough new stand.
Mar 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Move the Money Out of the Military Move the Money Out of the Military
Join The Nation and RootsAction in calling on Congress to keep military spending at sequester levels or lower and invest instead in vital programs at home.
Mar 18, 2014 / NationAction
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Horrific Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Horrific Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq
Iraqis continue to suffer, as much as ever, the fallout from this country’s callous lies and avoidable mistakes.
Mar 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy
The British parliamentarian, who has died at age 88, was one of history’s great champions of giving power to the people.
Mar 14, 2014 / John Nichols
America’s Proxy Wars in Africa America’s Proxy Wars in Africa
Almost every move Washington has made in the region has helped spread conflict and chaos, while contributing to African destabilization.
Mar 13, 2014 / Nick Turse
Back to Dark Days in Haiti? Back to Dark Days in Haiti?
The president of a country with no external threats, a history of military repression and an abundance of more pressing problems is rebuilding its once-banished military.
Mar 11, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis
Dianne Feinstein accuses the CIA of spying on congressional staffers who investigated the agency’s illegal detention and interrogation programs under President George W. Bush...
Mar 11, 2014 / George Zornick
The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt
Ukraine’s ultra-right-wing Svoboda party is no fringe organization.
Mar 6, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
The Pentagon’s Phony Budget Wars The Pentagon’s Phony Budget Wars
Despite the uproar over reductions to defense funding, less than 1 percent of the Pentagon's beefy $550 billion budget will be cut this year.
Mar 6, 2014 / Mattea Kramer