Rethink Afghanistan: More Troops? Rethink Afghanistan: More Troops?
A variety of Afghanis, journalists and academics weigh in on President Obama's decision to increase the troop deployment in the embattled country.
Feb 27, 2009 / Video / Brave New Films
Lessons in Democracy From Bangladesh Lessons in Democracy From Bangladesh
An instructive election in Bangladesh demonstrates that in Muslim countries around the world, the United States really needs to let democracy take its own course.
Feb 26, 2009 / Feature / Jalal Alamgir
Obama’s Call to Action Obama’s Call to Action
Let's make sure Obama's investment in America's future isn't squandered in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Feb 26, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
A Waltz With the Dogs of Memory A Waltz With the Dogs of Memory
Vicious hounds of repressed memory haunt Waltz with Bashir, a deeply flawed depiction of the harsh truths of a war no one can forget.
Feb 24, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Hussein Ibish
Slumdog Subtext Slumdog Subtext
Slumdog Millionaire has captivated global audiences, but in India, it strikes a different nerve--as a tale of personal recompense and revenge by a young Muslim victim of Hindu pers...
Feb 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Crossette
Chavez for Life? Chavez for Life?
There are at least three reasons why the world should congratulate Venezuela's Hugo Chávez on his recent success abolishing term limits.
Feb 20, 2009 / Editorial / Chesa Boudin
Waltzing Alone Waltzing Alone
Israel, unrepentant and without introspection, doesn't deserve a film as brilliant as Waltz with Bashir.
Feb 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Liel Leibovitz
‘Slumdog Millionaire’: From Fantasy to Reality ‘Slumdog Millionaire’: From Fantasy to Reality
Slumdog Millionaire may provide romantic escapism for some, but for me it stirs up very real memories from my childhood in India.
Feb 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nur Laiq
Obama’s War? Obama’s War?
Obama's escalation threatens to make Bush's war his own. There's still time to change direction.
Feb 18, 2009 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Betrayal: On David Grossman Betrayal: On David Grossman
Novelist and peace advocate David Grossman examines the high cost of concealing what is unpleasant.
Feb 18, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eyal Press