How to End Putin’s Forever War How to End Putin’s Forever War
An armistice like the one that ended fighting in the Korean War is a viable alternative to stalemate and attrition in Ukraine.
Feb 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer
“The Nation” Names New Columnists Spencer Ackerman, Adolph Reed Jr., and Jane McAlevey “The Nation” Names New Columnists Spencer Ackerman, Adolph Reed Jr., and Jane McAlevey
From the forever wars to the culture wars to the battle for economic justice, they join an award-winning roster of Nation voices at a pivotal moment in our country’s history.
Feb 20, 2023 / Press Room
The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance
On the complexities and contradictions of history.
Feb 16, 2023 / Ronald Grigor Suny
Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check
Navigating between solidarity and recklessness.
Feb 16, 2023 / Gilbert Achcar
The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous
The Department of Defense commits staggering numbers of taxpayer dollars to new weapons programs without doing its due diligence, all too often resulting in dysfunctional syst...
Feb 16, 2023 / Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung
The Biden Stop on Lula’s World Tour The Biden Stop on Lula’s World Tour
Lula spent 48 hours in Washington, D.C. Next up: China. Lula is traveling the globe, trying to restore Brazil’s reputation as a country that can collaborate with almost anyone.
Feb 15, 2023 / Andre Pagliarini
An Interview With the Taliban An Interview With the Taliban
Two years after the US announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan, a Nation reporter speaks to Taliban spokesman Mufti Abdul Matin Qani about the government's policies.
Feb 14, 2023 / Hasan Ali
We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play
Along with causing immense suffering, Putin’s war has unleashed a tidal wave of hyperbole.
Feb 14, 2023 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Why Washington Tolerates the Trump Family’s Saudi Corruption Why Washington Tolerates the Trump Family’s Saudi Corruption
You can buy an American president—just as long as your country is a putative ally.
Feb 13, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Sovereign Cuba, 125 Years Later Sovereign Cuba, 125 Years Later
It is long past time that the US treated Cuba like the sovereign nation it is.
Feb 13, 2023 / William M. LeoGrande