Obama Trapped Behind Wall of Mideast Containment Obama Trapped Behind Wall of Mideast Containment
Why the Obama administration's efforts to achieve a Middle East peace between the Israelis and Palestinians are inextricably linked to its efforts to bring Iran to heel.
Oct 7, 2009 / Feature / Ira Chernus
A War of Absurdity A War of Absurdity
There is no indication that any of the contending forces in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, are interested in bringing Al Qaeda back.
Oct 7, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads
The following images and excerpts highlight The Nation's opposition to military escalation.
Oct 2, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Against Escalation Against Escalation
Obama faces a presidency-defining choice: will he escalate in Afghanistan, or plot a new course?
Sep 30, 2009 / The Editors
Same as It Ever Was: Talking Head in Pittsburgh Same as It Ever Was: Talking Head in Pittsburgh
Why the sudden disclosure of a secret uranium enrichment facility in Iran?
Sep 30, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
An Open Letter to President Obama An Open Letter to President Obama
Mr. President, don't derail your presidency by bungling Afghanistan.
Sep 30, 2009 / Feature / William R. Polk
How Did ACORN Become a Target? How Did ACORN Become a Target?
Nation contributor Jeremy Scahill say that this witch-hunt against ACORN 'isn't really about upholding the law.'
Sep 28, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Where is the Defund Blackwater Act? Where is the Defund Blackwater Act?
Democrats joined Republicans in voting to "Defund ACORN" yet have done nothing to stop Blackwater's taxpayer-funded crusade in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sep 25, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Huge Hurdles to Nuclear and Energy Reform Huge Hurdles to Nuclear and Energy Reform
At the UN this week, Barack Obama told the world to stop complaining about US hegemony and start working with Washington on big global problems. He should take his own advice.
Sep 25, 2009 / Barbara Crossette
Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory
Hampshire Students for Justice in Palestine defy Dershowitz and plan first national campus Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conference.
Sep 25, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation