Foreign Policy

Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence

Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence Hillary Clinton’s Other Campaign: Against Scottish Independence

The former secretary of state and President Obama seem to be struggling with the whole “when in the course of human events…” thing.

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Shouldn’t We Know More About the ‘Experts’ Urging Us to War?

Shouldn’t We Know More About the ‘Experts’ Urging Us to War? Shouldn’t We Know More About the ‘Experts’ Urging Us to War?

Appearing on Democracy Now! Monday morning, Lee Fang discussed "Who's Paying the Pro-War Pundits?"—his latest for The Nation.

Sep 15, 2014 / Nation in the News / Lee Fang and Edward Hart

Ethiopian Activists Fight US-Backed Land Seizures

Ethiopian Activists Fight US-Backed Land Seizures Ethiopian Activists Fight US-Backed Land Seizures

Backed by US development aid, the Ethiopian government is seizing land, demolishing homes and cracking down on activists in a bid to expand its capital city.

Sep 12, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Hilary Matfess and Foreign Policy In Focus

The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis

The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis

Though it scarcely makes headlines, the Central African Republic’s vicious civil war has created a sickening humanitarian crisis.

Sep 11, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

From Schools to Shelters in Iraqi Kurdistan

From Schools to Shelters in Iraqi Kurdistan From Schools to Shelters in Iraqi Kurdistan

Yazidi refugees now sleep in classrooms, hallways and the courtyards of facilities intended for children’s education. What happens when school starts?

Sep 10, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Fred Abrahams and Foreign Policy In Focus

Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict

Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict

NATO leaders—including President Obama—have escalated tensions in Ukraine while dismissing opportunities to bring the conflict to a reasonable conclusion quickly.

Sep 9, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Don’t Overstate the Threat ISIS Poses

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Don’t Overstate the Threat ISIS Poses Katrina vanden Heuvel: Don’t Overstate the Threat ISIS Poses

The Nation’s editor appeared on CNN’s Reliable Sources to discuss press coverage of ISIS and whether some members of the media are participating in war-mongering.

Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Beltway to Obama: More Fear, Please

Beltway to Obama: More Fear, Please Beltway to Obama: More Fear, Please

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the Beltway Media, American Exceptionalism and foreign policy. 

Sep 5, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Hillary Clinton Is Wrong About Obama’s Foreign Policy

Why Hillary Clinton Is Wrong About Obama’s Foreign Policy Why Hillary Clinton Is Wrong About Obama’s Foreign Policy

“Don't do stupid stuff”—his shorthand for avoiding unnecessary entanglements—actually has deep roots in US strategic thinking.

Sep 3, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

Is Ukraine on the Brink of Tragedy?

Is Ukraine on the Brink of Tragedy? Is Ukraine on the Brink of Tragedy?

The country’s troubles will not end even if fighting ceases in its southeastern regions.

Sep 3, 2014 / Pietro A. Shakarian

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