Regions and Countries

Rebel soldier in Leer, South Sudan

Where the Bodies Are Buried Where the Bodies Are Buried

War and survival in South Sudan’s forgotten town.

Oct 20, 2016 / Nick Turse

Tim Cook Apple

Bad Apples Bad Apples

What will it take to end favorable tax treatment for multinationals?

Oct 20, 2016 / Arthur Goldhammer

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation

Cuba Embargo Lifted

Normalization of Relations With Cuba Is All But Irreversible Now Normalization of Relations With Cuba Is All But Irreversible Now

President Obama’s new directive mandates positive engagement, as opposed to perpetual hostility, as the new modus operandi.

Oct 19, 2016 / Peter Kornbluh

World Environment Day in El Salvador

El Salvador Ruling Offers a Reminder of Why the TPP Must Be Defeated El Salvador Ruling Offers a Reminder of Why the TPP Must Be Defeated

Obama is waging a full-court press to pass the unpopular trade treaty after the November elections.

Oct 19, 2016 / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh

NATO exercise

Did the White House Declare War on Russia? Did the White House Declare War on Russia?

Vice President Biden announces a forthcoming covert strike against Russian president Putin and Moscow calls it a “declaration of war.”

Oct 19, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Radical, Grassroots-Led Pirate Party Just Might Win Iceland’s Elections

The Radical, Grassroots-Led Pirate Party Just Might Win Iceland’s Elections The Radical, Grassroots-Led Pirate Party Just Might Win Iceland’s Elections

The hacker-led movement is leading a direct-democracy uprising across Europe.

Oct 19, 2016 / Feature / Paul Hockenos

Aleppo Air Strikes

The Debate Over Syria Has Reached a Dead End The Debate Over Syria Has Reached a Dead End

Two warring narratives now dominate discussions—and neither is sufficient.

Oct 18, 2016 / Bassam Haddad

Israeli Defense F-35

American Weapons Are Blocking True Peace Between Israel and Palestine American Weapons Are Blocking True Peace Between Israel and Palestine

Obama’s $38 billion weapons deal is the nail in the coffin for a two-state solution.

Oct 18, 2016 / Sandy Tolan

Trump Clinton Debate

What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?

We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.

Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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