World

Al Qaeda in Afghanistan Al Qaeda in Afghanistan

At a recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, former CIA officers offered clear alternatives to escalation in Afghanistan.

Oct 9, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

Are We the Twenty-First Century Martians? Are We the Twenty-First Century Martians?

Should President Obama and General McChrystal read the 111-year-old novel, The War of the Worlds?

Oct 9, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Honduran Coup Regime in Crisis Honduran Coup Regime in Crisis

Those who seized power in June have polarized society, delegitimized political institutions and empowered social movements.

Oct 9, 2009 / Feature / Greg Grandin

Reflections on a Decade of Civic Revolutions in Latin America Reflections on a Decade of Civic Revolutions in Latin America

Having concluded that US and IMF/World Bank prescriptions failed their region, a new generation of leaders seek economic and social development through homegrown strategies.

Oct 8, 2009 / Feature / Antonio Gonzalez and Miguel Tinker Salas

Talking With Tehran Talking With Tehran

Can the United States and Iran negotiate an end to the nuclear standoff?

Oct 8, 2009 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama Trapped Behind Wall of Mideast Containment Obama Trapped Behind Wall of Mideast Containment

Why the Obama administration's efforts to achieve a Middle East peace between the Israelis and Palestinians are inextricably linked to its efforts to bring Iran to heel.

Oct 7, 2009 / Feature / Ira Chernus

Russian Journalists Still Under Threat Russian Journalists Still Under Threat

Three years after the assassination of Russian journalist Anna Politikovskaya, impunity reigns.

Oct 7, 2009 / Feature / Adam Federman

A War of Absurdity A War of Absurdity

There is no indication that any of the contending forces in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, are interested in bringing Al Qaeda back.

Oct 7, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads Slide Show: Afghanistan at a Crossroads

The following images and excerpts highlight The Nation's opposition to military escalation.

Oct 2, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

US-UN Ties Still Strained US-UN Ties Still Strained

Barely a week after Barack Obama plunged into the UN for three unprecedented days, our reconciliation with the organization is already showing fault lines.

Oct 2, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

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