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How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency

How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency

Gen. Stanley McChrystal himself put it best: “Because of civilian casualties, I think we have just about eroded our credibility here.”

Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss

America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men

America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men

Despite rules of engagement to the contrary, such targeting pervades the entire chain of command—up to the Oval Office.

Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Nick Turse

Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism

Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism

This incredibly gutsy woman gave her life aiding the victims of America's wars.

Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Sarah Holewinski

Salaam Cinema: On Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Salaam Cinema: On Mohsen Makhmalbaf Salaam Cinema: On Mohsen Makhmalbaf

An Iranian director’s ongoing meditations on the nature of illusion and reality, truth and consequences.

Sep 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Adina Hoffman

De la revista The Nation: Las investigaciones de Saúl Landau sobre los vínculos de EUA y el régimen de Pinochet De la revista The Nation: Las investigaciones de Saúl Landau sobre los vínculos de EUA y el régimen de Pinochet

Fue para The Nation un honor publicar su trabajo en un momento tan tempranos y definitivo en su carrera, cuando él trató de descubrir quién fue el responsable de la muerte brutal y...

Sep 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Reading the Stakes in Syria

Reading the Stakes in Syria Reading the Stakes in Syria

The Syria Dilemma, edited by Nader Hashemi and Danny Postel, offers a range of perspectives on the Syrian dilemma from within Syria and beyond. 

Sep 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Roxane Gay

Obama’s Opportunity on Iran

Obama’s Opportunity on Iran Obama’s Opportunity on Iran

It's time for the White House to get a deal done with Tehran.

Sep 17, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home

Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home

The views of refugees in Jordan are shaped by their individual experiences of war and their collective expatriation from home. 

Sep 16, 2013 / Elizabeth Whitman

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’ ‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the opportunity for collaboration with Russia in Syria.

Sep 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy

The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy

Stephen F. Cohen went on CNN to talk about the opportunity Putin is giving the USA.

Sep 16, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen

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