Regions and Countries

5 Concrete Steps the US Can Take to End the Syria Crisis

5 Concrete Steps the US Can Take to End the Syria Crisis 5 Concrete Steps the US Can Take to End the Syria Crisis

We in civil society must sharpen our demands.

May 14, 2014 / Editorial / Phyllis Bennis

Controversial Iranian Exile Shakes Up Canadian Parliament’s Human Rights Program

Controversial Iranian Exile Shakes Up Canadian Parliament’s Human Rights Program Controversial Iranian Exile Shakes Up Canadian Parliament’s Human Rights Program

Are politicians trying to advocate for human rights in Iran hurting their own cause?

May 14, 2014 / Blog / Ali Gharib

Will Obama Fall Victim to ‘Creeping Interventionism’ in Nigeria?

Will Obama Fall Victim to ‘Creeping Interventionism’ in Nigeria? Will Obama Fall Victim to ‘Creeping Interventionism’ in Nigeria?

Boko Haram is a monstrous group, but fighting it is not America’s job.

May 14, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC

Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC

Despite major dissatisfaction amongst voters and opposition from fledgling alternative parties, the ruling African National Congress won by a landslide.

May 13, 2014 / Mara Kardas-Nelson and Benjamin Fogel

Stephen Cohen: Is the US Applauding War Crimes in Ukraine?

Stephen Cohen: Is the US Applauding War Crimes in Ukraine? Stephen Cohen: Is the US Applauding War Crimes in Ukraine?

Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen appears on Democracy Now to discuss the frightening implications of US support for the ruling government in Kiev.

May 12, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

As Iran and the P5+1 Meet Again, Optimism Abounds

As Iran and the P5+1 Meet Again, Optimism Abounds As Iran and the P5+1 Meet Again, Optimism Abounds

Hardliners in Israel, in Iran and in Congress are in the minority, it seems.

May 12, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Standing Up for Girls’ Education in Nigeria

Standing Up for Girls’ Education in Nigeria Standing Up for Girls’ Education in Nigeria

Many families in Nigeria are already skeptical about women’s education. The government’s failure to protect schoolgirls makes it worse.

May 9, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Zoe Blumenfeld and Foreign Policy In Focus

Has Putin Blinked?

Has Putin Blinked? Has Putin Blinked?

If so, perhaps a diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine crisis is in sight.

May 8, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Weeks After the Abduction of 276 Nigerian Schoolgirls, the World Is Finally Paying Attention

Weeks After the Abduction of 276 Nigerian Schoolgirls, the World Is Finally Paying Attention Weeks After the Abduction of 276 Nigerian Schoolgirls, the World Is Finally Paying Attention

“I cannot begin to comprehend the terror you are feeling,” says Melissa Harris-Perry in her open letter.

May 5, 2014 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

Underneath Putin’s Novorossiya, Gazprom Pumps Away

Underneath Putin’s Novorossiya, Gazprom Pumps Away Underneath Putin’s Novorossiya, Gazprom Pumps Away

The web of hydrocarbon ties between Germany and Russia will heat the planet, but cool the conflict.

May 5, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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