‘Deadly Cocktail’ of War, Hunger and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa ‘Deadly Cocktail’ of War, Hunger and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa
The United Nations has called an emergency meeting to discuss the devastating famine in the horn of Africa.
Jul 22, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt? Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt?
While the US funds democratic reform projects in the post-Mubarak age, Egyptians are mistrustful of American meddling in their domestic affairs.
Jul 22, 2011 / Max Strasser
Egypt’s Activists: Now I Tweet in Arabic Egypt’s Activists: Now I Tweet in Arabic
The revolution has fostered a national sense of accomplishment and a newfound pride in being Egyptian.
Jul 18, 2011 / Video / The Nation
Egypt’s Activists: I Wouldn’t Vote for the Islamists Egypt’s Activists: I Wouldn’t Vote for the Islamists
The Western media's focus on the importance of Islamist parties in the country's political landscape is dangerously misplaced.
Jul 18, 2011 / Video / The Nation
The Rebirth of Russian Civil Society The Rebirth of Russian Civil Society
A new generation of web-savvy civic activists are steadily builiding a participatory, nonideological and conspicuously patriotic movement against official corruption.
Jul 18, 2011 / Vadim Nikitin
US Troops in Iraq in 2013? US Troops in Iraq in 2013?
US casualties are rising again, yet Obama and McCain want forces to remain.
Jul 6, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Government in Afghanistan Nears Collapse Government in Afghanistan Nears Collapse
Hamid Karzai is in showdown with the Afghan parliament, with huge stakes.
Jul 6, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Talking With the Taliban Talking With the Taliban
Talks are underway, but it's important to make sure Pakistan is on board.
Jun 29, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Delta Ndou: Zimbabweans Want Their Land Back Delta Ndou: Zimbabweans Want Their Land Back
The problem in Zimbabwe is not the president, it is the unequal distribution of land.
Jun 29, 2011 / Video / The Nation
Crackdown in Cairo Crackdown in Cairo
Family members of Egyptians killed during the revolution are protesting as a crucial trial keeps gettting postponed by a judge with ties to Mubarak.
Jun 28, 2011 / Feature / Sharif Abdel Kouddous