Warlords and Corruption are on the Rise as Afghanistan Prepares to Vote Warlords and Corruption are on the Rise as Afghanistan Prepares to Vote
Obama wants the security accord, but Karzai says he supports Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Apr 1, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sharif Abdel Kouddous’ Exclusive Interview with Recently Freed Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Sharif Abdel Kouddous’ Exclusive Interview with Recently Freed Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah
In an extensive interview, Alaa tells Nation contributor Kouddous that Egypt’s military government is "on a sentencing frenzy."
Mar 31, 2014 / Press Room
Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret
An interview with Russ Bellant, author of Old Nazis, the New Right, and the Republican Party.
Mar 28, 2014 / Paul H. Rosenberg and Foreign Policy In Focus
Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia
Not the one you'd think.
Mar 27, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
How The National Front Is Systematically Winning Over the French Electorate How The National Front Is Systematically Winning Over the French Electorate
Marine Le Pen’s party has emerged as a formidable political force not just nationally, but locally.
Mar 26, 2014 / Cécile Alduy
In New York’s Urban Borscht Belt, Ukrainians Debate Russia and Revolution In New York’s Urban Borscht Belt, Ukrainians Debate Russia and Revolution
Where Putin is the toast—and scourge—of the town
Mar 26, 2014 / Dusty Christensen
Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia? Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?
The Middle East's strongmen might not dislike Russia's tough new stand.
Mar 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
A Popular Referendum in Crimea A Popular Referendum in Crimea
The referendum will offer two choices, neither one of them “no.” —The New York Times The ballot was designed to show That they should change the status quo. It listed two ways they might go, But didn’t have a box for “no.” The vote turned Putin all aglow: Plain folks had dealt Ukraine a blow— In democratic vote, although They didn’t have a box for “no.”
Mar 19, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech
The Russian leader sounds nationalist tones and warns of US support for a “fifth column” inside Russia.
Mar 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels
Social media platforms are enabling women to speak out anonymously and show that harassment exists—but that hasn’t resulted in culture change.
Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Whitman