Regions and Countries

The Prince: Meet the Man Who Co-Opted Democracy in the Middle East

The Prince: Meet the Man Who Co-Opted Democracy in the Middle East The Prince: Meet the Man Who Co-Opted Democracy in the Middle East

Now that the Arab Spring has been turned into a totally owned subsidiary of the Saudi royal family, it is time to take note of Prince Bandar bin Sultan.

Aug 27, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Roane Carey: Military Occupation Has Turned Israel Into a Brutal Regime

Roane Carey: Military Occupation Has Turned Israel Into a Brutal Regime Roane Carey: Military Occupation Has Turned Israel Into a Brutal Regime

Nation editor Roane Carey joins a panel to unpack the Israeli documentary The Law in These Parts.

Aug 21, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Press Room

Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem

Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem

A recent campaign against illegal migrants in Russia reveals the corruption at the heart of the issue.

Aug 20, 2013 / Sean Guillory

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day

As the death toll in Egypt hits 900, the violence shows no signs of slowing down.

Aug 19, 2013 / Press Room

Bloodshed in Egypt: No End In Sight

Bloodshed in Egypt: No End In Sight Bloodshed in Egypt: No End In Sight

With corpses filling Cairo’s streets and both sides vowing to escalate, any glimmers of revolutionary hope have been all but extinguished.

Aug 18, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Parable of Rupert Murdoch

The Parable of Rupert Murdoch The Parable of Rupert Murdoch

Democracy doesn’t fare well when a few personalities dominate media ownership.

Aug 16, 2013 / Madeline Ostrander

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2 Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

As abortion access becomes increasingly limited in some states and countries, providing generous health and welfare provisions for women and children is vital.

Aug 13, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

General Dempsey Again Warns on Syria War

General Dempsey Again Warns on Syria War General Dempsey Again Warns on Syria War

Blowback into Jordan is a new concern.

Aug 13, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama’s Militaristic Tilt in Korea

Obama’s Militaristic Tilt in Korea Obama’s Militaristic Tilt in Korea

At ceremonies held around the sixtieth anniversary of the Korean armistice, the president sounded bellicose notes, while failing to mention national unification.

Aug 5, 2013 / Tim Shorrock

The ‘Peace Process’ and Martin Indyk

The ‘Peace Process’ and Martin Indyk The ‘Peace Process’ and Martin Indyk

Let's give Indyk, and the talks, a chance.

Jul 31, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

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