How ‘Islamic’ Is the Islamic State? How ‘Islamic’ Is the Islamic State?
Those who claim that this destructive cult’s ideology reflects some essential aspect of Islam are obscuring its origins—in George W. Bush’s illegal war that destroyed Iraq and fome...
What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means
The verdict by twelve New York City jurors may have wounded the PA and the PLO, but it cannot slow the drive for Palestinian rights.
Feb 24, 2015 / George Bisharat
You Must Follow International Law (Unless You’re America) You Must Follow International Law (Unless You’re America)
How Washington gave itself a global get-out-of-jail-free card.
Feb 24, 2015 / Alfred W. McCoy
Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu’s new campaign ad rewrites history.
Feb 23, 2015 / John B. Judis
China Is Creating a New Economic World Order Right Under the West’s Nose China Is Creating a New Economic World Order Right Under the West’s Nose
From new “silk roads” to 40,000 miles of high-speed rail, China is poised to dominate the global economy in the twenty-first century.
Feb 23, 2015 / Pepe Escobar
David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses
The personal spat obscures the real horror of war crimes in El Salvador.
Feb 20, 2015 / Blog / Greg Grandin
On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War? On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?
This is the most dangerous geopolitical situation since the Cuban missile crisis.
Feb 19, 2015 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen
Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance
The Nation’s Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor that the fragile deal may be the last exit on the road to war with Russia.
Feb 18, 2015 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen
Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC
Jack Matlock makes the case for the United States reaching a practical compromise with Russia.
Feb 17, 2015 / James Carden
What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War? What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War?
The domestic arms race in America is a one-way street—and the question is what awaits us up the road.
Feb 17, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt