Regions and Countries

Brexit supporters

The World, Not Just America, Is Splintering The World, Not Just America, Is Splintering

Trump’s polarization of US politics follows a greater pattern of political crises in Spain, Great Britain, and elsewhere.

Oct 24, 2017 / John Feffer

Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May

Jeremy Corbyn Could Be the Next British Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part. Jeremy Corbyn Could Be the Next British Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The British left should temper its delight with strategic thinking. An enemy awaits: international capital.

Oct 20, 2017 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Central American migrants

How US Foreign Policy Helped Create the Immigration Crisis How US Foreign Policy Helped Create the Immigration Crisis

Neoliberal strictures, support for oligarchs, and the War on Drugs have impoverished millions and destabilized Latin America.

Oct 18, 2017 / Jeff Faux

Tank in Poland

Have 20 Years of NATO Expansion Made Anyone Safer? Have 20 Years of NATO Expansion Made Anyone Safer?

Since 1997, the world’s perhaps most powerful corporation and lobbyist has created more insecurity than security.

Oct 18, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Can the History of the Soviet Union Be Told through a Single Building?

Can the History of the Soviet Union Be Told through a Single Building? Can the History of the Soviet Union Be Told through a Single Building?

Yuri Slezkine's new history captures the triumphs and tragedies of everyday life after the Russian Revolution.

Oct 18, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Tony Wood

Actually, No, Bob Corker and John McCain Are Doing Nothing to Hold Trump Accountable

Actually, No, Bob Corker and John McCain Are Doing Nothing to Hold Trump Accountable Actually, No, Bob Corker and John McCain Are Doing Nothing to Hold Trump Accountable

All talk, no walk.

Oct 17, 2017 / John Nichols

With Trump’s Latest Muslim Ban Blocked, Take Action to Defeat It for Good

With Trump’s Latest Muslim Ban Blocked, Take Action to Defeat It for Good With Trump’s Latest Muslim Ban Blocked, Take Action to Defeat It for Good

You can also demand that Congress save the Iran nuclear deal and share your net neutrality story.

Oct 17, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

David Petraeus

David Petraeus Tells Us How the War in Afghanistan Will End David Petraeus Tells Us How the War in Afghanistan Will End

Hint: It’s not good.

Oct 17, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt

Hurricane Maria, Virgin Islands

The 2017 Hurricanes Didn’t Just Hit Puerto Rico—They Hit the Caribbean The 2017 Hurricanes Didn’t Just Hit Puerto Rico—They Hit the Caribbean

Puerto Rico is getting the coverage it deserves, but an entire region has been upended by natural disasters this hurricane season.

Oct 16, 2017 / StudentNation / Gabriela Thorne

Donald Trump makes statement on Iran

Donald Trump Has Had a Lot of Help in Sabotaging the Iran Deal Donald Trump Has Had a Lot of Help in Sabotaging the Iran Deal

Washington is just not equipped to negotiate its way into the 21st century.

Oct 16, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

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