World

In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display

Fundamental new global realities have been obscured by the frenzy to declare winners and losers.

Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

The Gaza I Know The Gaza I Know

Later this month thousands of international solidarity activists will take part in the Gaza Freedom March to end Israel's blockade. They deserve your support.

Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Nancy Murray

Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola

Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) discusses his subcommittee's investigation into charges that the Department of Defense is essentially bribing Taliban warlords so US supply lines can safel...

Dec 18, 2009 / CNN

US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection

Escalation in Afghanistan means a surge in contractors, which means that thousands more Afghans will be hired to work at US bases, guard US installations and participate in US trai...

Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Time is running out Time is running out

What to look out for on the final day of COP15

Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Obama to Meet With Chinese Premier Wen Obama to Meet With Chinese Premier Wen

President Obama and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will meet within hours in Copenhagen to try to break the deadlock.

Dec 17, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Ambassador Lumumba, What Do You Really Think? Ambassador Lumumba, What Do You Really Think?

A candid interview with Ambassador Lumumba Stanislaus Di-Aping.

Dec 17, 2009 / Naomi Klein

Peace and War in Oslo Peace and War in Oslo

Obama's Nobel speech offered a distorted view of America's role in the world and a shallow understanding of just war.

Dec 16, 2009 / David Cortright

Afghanistan Escalation Ramps Up Contractor Presence Afghanistan Escalation Ramps Up Contractor Presence

Jeremy Scahill argues that as the Afghanistan escalation ramps up, President Obama is "surpassing Bush-era level of reliance on...for for-profit war corporations."

Dec 16, 2009 / MSNBC

Shell Games in Nigeria Shell Games in Nigeria

Prospects for lasting peace may depend on the oil company's dubious pledge to clean up its act.

Dec 16, 2009 / Feature / Sasha Chavkin

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