Blowback in Somalia Blowback in Somalia

How US proxy wars helped create a militant Islamist threat.

Sep 7, 2011 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Slide Show: Washington’s Proxy Wars in Somalia Slide Show: Washington’s Proxy Wars in Somalia

Sep 7, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Ten Years After 9/11 Ten Years After 9/11

Selections from The Nation's archives illuminate the ten years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the way the US response has damaged more than it has healed.

Sep 6, 2011 / The Nation

A Break in the US-Iran Logjam? A Break in the US-Iran Logjam?

 Tehran raises the possibility of a deal over its nuclear program.

Sep 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Years Since 9/11: A Lost Decade The Years Since 9/11: A Lost Decade

In the aftermath of that terrible day, we had a chance to build our politics around social solidarity. Instead, George W. Bush led the charge to a politics of fear.

Aug 31, 2011 / The Editors

Three Questions on Obama’s Great Libyan Adventure Three Questions on Obama’s Great Libyan Adventure

 Did NATO help Al Qaeda allies win Tripoli?

Aug 31, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

The New American Jujitsu The New American Jujitsu

In the wake of 9/11, we have summoned up imaginary demons to spare ourselves from facing the all-too-real burdens of our time.

Aug 31, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell

The FBI’s ‘Good’ Muslims The FBI’s ‘Good’ Muslims

Community partnerships are seen as a softer counterterrorism. But who are the partners?

Aug 30, 2011 / Feature / Arun Kundnani

Teaching Peace Teaching Peace

If peacemaking is teachable, why are school so reluctant to offer classes in peace studies?

Aug 30, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Colman McCarthy

Skulduggery in Talks With the Taliban Skulduggery in Talks With the Taliban

Both Pakistan and President Karzai are sabotaging US talks with the Taliban.

Aug 30, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss