World Leaders

Conversation Part 1: Nicolas Rossier on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath Conversation Part 1: Nicolas Rossier on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath

The award winning filmmaker and reporter recounts his conversation with exiled former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide and explains the state of Haitian politics today.

Nov 24, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

Solving the Irish Crisis Solving the Irish Crisis

The financial crisis in Ireland is leading to a political crisis on the heels of a bailout and more "austerity measures." The coalition that currently rules is falling ap...

Nov 23, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Obama in Asia

Obama in Asia Obama in Asia

At each stop of his visit to Asia, Obama has bumped up against the limits of American economic and diplomatic clout in the new Asian world order.

Nov 11, 2010 / Juan Cole

Brazil’s First Lady Brazil’s First Lady

Dilma Rousseff has taken over from Lula’s legacy, which has helped put an end to the Washington Consensus.

Nov 3, 2010 / Kenneth Rapoza

Iraq: New Alliance Takes Shape Against Maliki-Sadr Bloc Iraq: New Alliance Takes Shape Against Maliki-Sadr Bloc

Syria, Turkey in critical behind-the-scenes role.

Oct 12, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Interview with a Drowning President, Kiribati’s Anote Tong Interview with a Drowning President, Kiribati’s Anote Tong

Kiribati's President, Anote Tong, speaks about the struggles faced by climate refugees, solidarity within his country and getting the international community's attention.

Oct 1, 2010 / David Helvarg

From ‘Nation’ Intern to Leader of the British Labour Party From ‘Nation’ Intern to Leader of the British Labour Party

Backed by key unions and activists, Ed Miliband is given the charge to lead the fight against Conservative cuts.

Sep 26, 2010 / John Nichols

China, Energy and Global Power China, Energy and Global Power

Because energy is tied to so many aspects of the global economy, and because doubts are growing about the future availability of oil and other vital fuels, the decisions China ma...

Sep 20, 2010 / Michael T. Klare

Rwanda’s Other Genocide Rwanda’s Other Genocide

Paul Kagame has been praised for leading Rwanda’s recovery after the 1994 genocide. But his image has become increasingly tarnished, with reports of political repression now ...

Sep 17, 2010 / Tristan McConnell

The Breakdown: What Will Happen if Obama’s Nuclear Arms Treaty Does Not Pass?

The Breakdown: What Will Happen if Obama’s Nuclear Arms Treaty Does Not Pass? The Breakdown: What Will Happen if Obama’s Nuclear Arms Treaty Does Not Pass?

In April, President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the New START Treaty, the biggest nuclear arms pact in a generation. But the treaty faces significant Republi...

Sep 17, 2010 / Chris Hayes

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