War and Peace

Why Is the US Military Averaging More Than a Mission a Day in Africa?

Why Is the US Military Averaging More Than a Mission a Day in Africa? Why Is the US Military Averaging More Than a Mission a Day in Africa?

The officers running secret operations there have been calling Africa "the battlefield of tomorrow, today." 

Mar 27, 2014 / Nick Turse

Remembering Jonathan Schell: 1943-2014

Remembering Jonathan Schell: 1943-2014 Remembering Jonathan Schell: 1943-2014

The power and persuasiveness of Jonathan's work came from the enduring belief that there is no idea so powerful as a moral one.

Mar 26, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and The Editors

The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy

The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy

Unlike, George W. Bush, President Obama has avoided unilateralism and sought to accommodate Russia.

Mar 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?

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

Move the Money Out of the Military

Move the Money Out of the Military Move the Money Out of the Military

Join The Nation and RootsAction in calling on Congress to keep military spending at sequester levels or lower and invest instead in vital programs at home.

Mar 18, 2014 / NationAction

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Horrific Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Horrific Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Horrific Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq

Iraqis continue to suffer, as much as ever, the fallout from this country’s callous lies and avoidable mistakes.

Mar 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy

Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy Tony Benn and the Five Essential Questions of Democracy

The British parliamentarian, who has died at age 88, was one of history’s great champions of giving power to the people.

Mar 14, 2014 / John Nichols

America’s Proxy Wars in Africa

America’s Proxy Wars in Africa America’s Proxy Wars in Africa

Almost every move Washington has made in the region has helped spread conflict and chaos, while contributing to African destabilization.

Mar 13, 2014 / Nick Turse

Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

Back to Dark Days in Haiti? Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

The president of a country with no external threats, a history of military repression and an abundance of more pressing problems is rebuilding its once-banished military.

Mar 11, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis

Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis Senate Investigation of Bush-Era Torture Erupts Into Constitutional Crisis

Dianne Feinstein accuses the CIA of spying on congressional staffers who investigated the agency’s illegal detention and interrogation programs under President George W. Bush...

Mar 11, 2014 / George Zornick

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