World

The United States and Al Qaeda Are on the Same Side in Syria The United States and Al Qaeda Are on the Same Side in Syria

Radical Islamists and the Muslim Brotherhood back anti-Iran effort by Saudi Arabia.

Feb 14, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

‘Losing’ the World, Part One ‘Losing’ the World, Part One

American decline, from a historical perspective.

Feb 14, 2012 / Noam Chomsky

Athens Burning

Athens Burning Athens Burning

Greece feels like a labyrinth from which there is no exit.

Feb 13, 2012 / Maria Margaronis

450 Bases and Counting 450 Bases and Counting

The Pentagon’s Afghan basing plans for prisons, drones and black ops.

Feb 13, 2012 / Nick Turse

From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/9) From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/9)

Each week, The Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Feb 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Eyal Press: Refusing to Serve in Israel’s Occupation

Eyal Press: Refusing to Serve in Israel’s Occupation Eyal Press: Refusing to Serve in Israel’s Occupation

Eyal Press discusses his new book, Beautiful Souls, which tells of a young Israeli who struggles with the question of whether to serve in the occupied territories.

Feb 8, 2012 / The Nation

Are We on the Brink of War With Iran?

Are We on the Brink of War With Iran? Are We on the Brink of War With Iran?

Obama’s abandonment of patient diplomacy—combined with Israel’s bellicose demands—has pushed us dangerously close to conflict.

Feb 8, 2012 / Trita Parsi

On Power and Russia’s Protests On Power and Russia’s Protests

The prosperous, urban middle-class—those who benefit from the government’s policies—have revolted against it. If even they don’t support the existing order,...

Feb 7, 2012 / Boris Kagarlitsky

A Brief History of Drones

A Brief History of Drones A Brief History of Drones

With the invention of drones, we crossed into a new frontier: killing that’s risk-free, remote, and detached from human cues.

Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / John Sifton

Voices of Conscience in Israel

Voices of Conscience in Israel Voices of Conscience in Israel

Why do patriotic members of an elite combat unit refuse to serve in the occupied territories?

Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / Eyal Press

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