World Leaders

The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too

The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too

There is nothing praiseworthy in opposing the violation of the privacy of powerful world leaders while ignoring the rights of millions of ordinary citizens.

Oct 30, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box

Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box

But legislative changes are making it still more difficult for opposition candidates to win.

Oct 29, 2013 / Alec Luhn

The Israel-Saudi Alliance Against the US-Iran Talks

The Israel-Saudi Alliance Against the US-Iran Talks The Israel-Saudi Alliance Against the US-Iran Talks

Reactionaries of the world, unite!

Oct 25, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Desert of Israeli Democracy

The Desert of Israeli Democracy The Desert of Israeli Democracy

A trip through the Negev Desert leads to the heart of Israel's national nightmare.

Oct 14, 2013 / Max Blumenthal

US-Iran Deal Will Outflank Israel and the Hawks

US-Iran Deal Will Outflank Israel and the Hawks US-Iran Deal Will Outflank Israel and the Hawks

Neoconservatives, Netanyahu are facing a nightmare scenario.

Oct 4, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Time for Détente With Iran

Time for Détente With Iran Time for Détente With Iran

The United States has much to gain from improved relations and little to lose from easing sanctions.

Oct 2, 2013 / Editorial / The Editors

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’ ‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the opportunity for collaboration with Russia in Syria.

Sep 16, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Stephen Cohen: Obama, Kerry Must Seize Putin’s Offer of Diplomacy

Stephen Cohen: Obama, Kerry Must Seize Putin’s Offer of Diplomacy Stephen Cohen: Obama, Kerry Must Seize Putin’s Offer of Diplomacy

Prof. Stephen F. Cohen goes on HuffPost Live to promote diplomacy with Russia.

Sep 13, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

A Win for Diplomacy

A Win for Diplomacy A Win for Diplomacy

President Obama can now embark on a new foreign policy, one that rejects military interventionism in favor of an engaged internationalism.

Sep 11, 2013 / Editorial / The Editors

Dag Hammarskjold: Statesman of the Century

Dag Hammarskjold: Statesman of the Century Dag Hammarskjold: Statesman of the Century

A new biography explores the remarkable life and lasting legacy of the early UN secretary-general.

Sep 9, 2013 / Andrew Gilmour

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