The Winner of Venezuela’s Election to Succeed Hugo Chávez Is Hugo Chávez The Winner of Venezuela’s Election to Succeed Hugo Chávez Is Hugo Chávez
Despite a surprising showing by opposition candidate Henrique Capriles, Chavismo lives on. But can Nicolás Maduro hold it together?
Apr 16, 2013 / Greg Grandin
Dave Zirin: Prayers for Boston, Baghdad, Mogadishu Dave Zirin: Prayers for Boston, Baghdad, Mogadishu
With 20,000 runners from 96 countries in tow, it's hard to avoid the global implications of this year's Boston Marathon.
Apr 16, 2013 / Press Room
On Almost Getting PTSD in Iraq On Almost Getting PTSD in Iraq
What used to be called "shell shock" is now the daily stress of living in a war zone.
Apr 16, 2013 / Jeremiah Goulka
Happy Birthday, Kim! Now, Calm Down Happy Birthday, Kim! Now, Calm Down
The United States needs to tread carefully to avoid escalating the confrontation with Pyongyang.
Apr 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Enemy-Industrial Complex The Enemy-Industrial Complex
The US has managed to turn a post-communist, enemy-less world into a hive of imminent threat.
Apr 15, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Remembering Margaret Thatcher This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Remembering Margaret Thatcher
A quick spin through The Nation's archives offers a running critique of the former Prime Minister and her ideology.
Apr 13, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Development Agenda: An Interview With UNDP Administrator Helen Clark The Development Agenda: An Interview With UNDP Administrator Helen Clark
Clark discusses the work of UNDP, the launch of the 2013 Human Development Report in Mexico, the Millennium Development Goals and the many challenges that the UN will face in the f...
Apr 12, 2013 / Catherine Defontaine
US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria
Washington wades deeper into the Middle East swamp.
Apr 12, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
How Thatcher Shattered England’s Glass Ceiling How Thatcher Shattered England’s Glass Ceiling
It wasn't pretty.
Apr 12, 2013 / Matt Bors
At Thatcher’s Funeral, Bury TINA, Too At Thatcher’s Funeral, Bury TINA, Too
Margaret Thatcher’s fancy funeral will be held this coming Wednesday. Along with the deceased prime minister, can we bury her most favorite slogan, too?
Apr 12, 2013 / Laura Flanders