Ban’s Way Ban’s Way
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is halfway through his first term. Whether he gets a second term depends on his ability to get results.
Jun 17, 2009 / Editorial / Barbara Crossette
In India Election, Moderation Rules In India Election, Moderation Rules
Defying expectations and boosting hopes for stability, Indian voters rejected extremism and caste divisions, to give a decisive victory to Congress Party moderates.
May 17, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
More Trouble for Nepal More Trouble for Nepal
Just as tourism returns to the nascent Himalayan democracy, new political discord could derail economic recovery and a constitution.
May 5, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
America’s UN Boycott Backfires America’s UN Boycott Backfires
By choosing to boycott the UN conference on racism, the United States has increased the clout of Iran's Ahmadinejad and undermined global efforts to defeat intolerance.
Apr 20, 2009 / Editorial / Barbara Crossette
Thailand’s Tranquility Crumbles Thailand’s Tranquility Crumbles
As mob violence and political strife destroy Thailand's reputation as Southeast Asia's magic kingdom, the fortunes of Vietnam and Indonesia are rising.
Apr 14, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
The UN vs. Israel: The Gaza Fallout The UN vs. Israel: The Gaza Fallout
A UN investigation of Israel's attacks on Gaza may put the US in the middle of a tense dispute between the international body and Israel.
Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
US Envoy Writes of Israeli Threats US Envoy Writes of Israeli Threats
In a forthcoming memoir, John Gunther Dean writes about not only pressure from pro-Israeli officials in Washington but attempts on his life for reaching out to the Palestinians.
Mar 31, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Pakistan in Turmoil Pakistan in Turmoil
Pakistan's Chief Justice is restored after protests rock Lahore, but questions remain about the stability of President Asif Ali Zardari--and new challenges for the Obama administra...
Mar 16, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Lakhdar Brahimi: Afghanistan’s Future Lakhdar Brahimi: Afghanistan’s Future
In an interview with The Nation, a veteran UN envoy assesses the Obama administration's evolving policies on Afghanistan and the role President Hamid Karzai might play.
Mar 9, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Slumdog Subtext Slumdog Subtext
Slumdog Millionaire has captivated global audiences, but in India, it strikes a different nerve--as a tale of personal recompense and revenge by a young Muslim victim of Hindu pers...
Feb 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Crossette