The Great Debate of 2008 The Great Debate of 2008
The time is right for a Great Debate on America's purpose and place in the world. But neither Republicans nor Democrats seem up to the task.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Jerry W. Sanders
Why We Need International Law Why We Need International Law
It's time to undo the damage and reaffirm America's historical commitment to international law.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Oona A. Hathaway
Relearning the Art of Diplomacy Relearning the Art of Diplomacy
Most candidates have no idea what it involves.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
Jobs, Justice and Democracy Jobs, Justice and Democracy
Mideast policy must include development.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Afshin Molavi
Facing Hamas and Hezbollah Facing Hamas and Hezbollah
US diplomacy in the Middle East has been held hostage by a refusal to engage with these two popular movements.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Helena Cobban
Combating Muslim Extremism Combating Muslim Extremism
American politicians should stop implying that Muslim nations and individuals are more dangerous than any other group of human beings. They should also stop calling their religion ...
The Iranian Challenge The Iranian Challenge
To change Iran's behavior, we must first change our own.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Trita Parsi
Avoiding the Toughness Trap Avoiding the Toughness Trap
Candidates should rethink their commitment to outmoded security tools and veiled nuclear threats against nonnuclear states.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / William D. Hartung
The U.S. and the World (Editors’ Introduction) The U.S. and the World (Editors’ Introduction)
The 2008 election, more than any election in decades, will turn on questions of foreign policy and national security.
Nov 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
Du Côté de Chez Madame Defarge Du Côté de Chez Madame Defarge
These days, even London and Paris seem a bit like North Korea.
Nov 1, 2007 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn