World Leaders

Hamas the Victorious? Hamas the Victorious?

The tangled diplomacy over UN recognition seemed to affirm that Hamas’s defiance pays greater dividends than the Palestinian Authority’s conciliation.

Nov 29, 2012 / Graham Usher

Abbas, the UN and the Futility of Armed ‘Resistance’ Abbas, the UN and the Futility of Armed ‘Resistance’

With today’s vote in the UN General Assembly, Palestine will take a significant step toward statehood.

Nov 29, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Mohamed Morsi in the Middle Mohamed Morsi in the Middle

The newly elected Egyptian president, at the center of cease-fire talks between Hamas and Israel, is under heavy domestic and international pressure from all sides.

Nov 20, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Problem With Hamas The Problem With Hamas

Killing Hamas’s military leader is the latest in a long line of murders that has radicalized Palestinians. But maybe that's the point. 

Nov 20, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

China Matters China Matters

The other great world power is having a leadership contest, too.

Nov 8, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Iran Talks Bombshell The Iran Talks Bombshell

It ought to be good news, but President Obama might not wish to trumpet this particular gospel.

Oct 22, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Jesse Jackson Fights Capital Punishment in the Gambia Jesse Jackson Fights Capital Punishment in the Gambia

The reverend sat down with The Nation to talk about his humanitarian trip to Africa and poverty in America.

Oct 2, 2012 / Richard Kreitner

Putin’s Pivot on Asia Putin’s Pivot on Asia

Surprisingly, the United States seems pleased that Putin wants to reposition Russia as a major Asian power.

Sep 26, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi: Free Pussy Riot Myanmar’s Suu Kyi: Free Pussy Riot

The pro-democracy leader called for the release of the popular Russian resistance rockers. 

Sep 20, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Dumb and Dumber Dumb and Dumber

Obama’s “Smart Power’ foreign policy not smart at all.

Sep 6, 2012 / John Feffer

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