The Price of Dissent in Saudi Arabia The Price of Dissent in Saudi Arabia

Hamza Kashgari’s persecution—merely for tweeting uncertainty about his religious faith—exposes the cynicism and brutality of the kingdom’s royal-clerical ru...

Feb 15, 2012 / Toby C. Jones

Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels

It would intensify the civil conflict and provoke a dangerous proxy war with Russia.

Feb 15, 2012 / The Editors

Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen? Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen?

Feb 15, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

The Imperial Way The Imperial Way

American decline in perspective, part two.

Feb 15, 2012 / Noam Chomsky

Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran

Hawkish adviser says Iran is ready to talk.

Feb 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires

How US counterterrorism operations ignited an Islamist uprising.

Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Israel’s New Left Goes Online Israel’s New Left Goes Online

The brash webzine +972 is challenging a political and media culture that has moved steadily to the right.

Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Sarah Wildman

A Child of Sleepwalkers: On Gregor von Rezzori A Child of Sleepwalkers: On Gregor von Rezzori

A novelist’s grim portrait of Central Europe between the wars.

Feb 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Lorna Scott Fox

Berlusconiland Berlusconiland

Has Silvio Berlusconi’s corruption deprived Italians of their liberty?

Feb 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Yascha Mounk

Maria Margaronis: Greece’s Impossible Choice Maria Margaronis: Greece’s Impossible Choice

Greeks from all walks of life demonstrated against the austerity measure passed last weekend.  

Feb 14, 2012 / Press Room