A Rocky Year May Lie Ahead for India-US Ties A Rocky Year May Lie Ahead for India-US Ties
On human rights, nuclear energy, climate change and more, the US and India are set to clash.
Feb 5, 2014 / Barbara Crossette
Army Finds Key to Improving Soldiers’ Mental Health, and It’s Exactly What You’d Expect Army Finds Key to Improving Soldiers’ Mental Health, and It’s Exactly What You’d Expect
To prevent mental illness in American soldiers, bring them home.
Feb 4, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege? Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege?
A document leaked by Edward Snowden, along with interviews with lawyers representing terrorism suspects, reveal a disturbing loophole in this once-sacred legal principle.
Feb 4, 2014 / Nicolas Niarchos
The Super Bowl of War: Three Decades of Failure in Afghanistan The Super Bowl of War: Three Decades of Failure in Afghanistan
War is just another game the US loves to play.
Feb 4, 2014 / Robert Scheer
Fluffy Bunny and Happy Mouse in ‘Support the Drones’ Fluffy Bunny and Happy Mouse in ‘Support the Drones’
Fluffy Bunny explains the intricacies of US drone policy to his friend Happy Mouse.
Feb 4, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
States of Emergency States of Emergency
What would have happened if the West Virginia chemical spill was caused by terrorists.
Jan 28, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule
The United States broke a nation of human beings. It owes them an apology—and restitution.
Jan 27, 2014 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: ‘Dr. Strangelove’ as ‘a Cold Blade of Scorn Against the Spectator’s Throat’ This Week in ‘Nation’ History: ‘Dr. Strangelove’ as ‘a Cold Blade of Scorn Against the Spectator’s Throat’
Robert Hatch’s conflicted review of Stanley Kubrick’s great satire, released fifty years ago this week.
Jan 25, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘The Washington Post’ Calls for a War Ultimatum for Syria ‘The Washington Post’ Calls for a War Ultimatum for Syria
Peace talks are underway, but the Post apparently believes that war threats are a better option.
Jan 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Are Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Youth Programs Paving the Way for Future Unrest? Are Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Youth Programs Paving the Way for Future Unrest?
Many participants say they peddle militaristic values and obedience to the state.
Jan 24, 2014 / Hilary Matfess and Foreign Policy In Focus