Why War Will Take No Holidays in 2010 Why War Will Take No Holidays in 2010
From the point of view of peace or de-escalation, 2010 will be a year of no significance.
Dec 23, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt
More Ways to Give! More Ways to Give!
One very irate reader complains in the bletters section that Palestine is missing from my donations column. MADRE, which partners with sister organizations around the world, supp...
Dec 23, 2009 / Katha Pollitt
The Great Leap The Great Leap
In the midst of a global financial crash and the climate crisis, New China enters its third act.
Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes
How to Exit Afghanistan How to Exit Afghanistan
A timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan should set the stage for the military neutralization of the country.
Dec 22, 2009 / Selig S. Harrison
Focus on Israel Focus on Israel
A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.
Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
The Gaza I Know The Gaza I Know
Later this month thousands of international solidarity activists will take part in the Gaza Freedom March to end Israel's blockade. They deserve your support.
Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Nancy Murray
Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola
Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) discusses his subcommittee's investigation into charges that the Department of Defense is essentially bribing Taliban warlords so US supply lines can safel...
Dec 18, 2009 / CNN
US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection
Escalation in Afghanistan means a surge in contractors, which means that thousands more Afghans will be hired to work at US bases, guard US installations and participate in US trai...
Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Time is running out Time is running out
What to look out for on the final day of COP15
Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman
Obama to Meet With Chinese Premier Wen Obama to Meet With Chinese Premier Wen
President Obama and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will meet within hours in Copenhagen to try to break the deadlock.
Dec 17, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard