Apple’s China Comes Home to Haunt Us Apple’s China Comes Home to Haunt Us
It seems China’s labor practices are now to be admired rather than scorned, lest the American economy decline further in the new world order.
Feb 16, 2012 / Robert Scheer
The Price of Dissent in Saudi Arabia The Price of Dissent in Saudi Arabia
Hamza Kashgari’s persecution—merely for tweeting uncertainty about his religious faith—exposes the cynicism and brutality of the kingdom’s royal-clerical ru...
Feb 15, 2012 / Toby C. Jones
Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels
It would intensify the civil conflict and provoke a dangerous proxy war with Russia.
Feb 15, 2012 / The Editors
Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen? Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen?
A propaganda video from the Al Qaeda-linked militant group Ansar Al Sharia shows fighters overrunning a security position in the city of Zinjibar, Yemen. Militants captured the pro…
Feb 15, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation
The Imperial Way The Imperial Way
American decline in perspective, part two.
Feb 15, 2012 / Noam Chomsky
Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran
Hawkish adviser says Iran is ready to talk.
Feb 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires
How US counterterrorism operations ignited an Islamist uprising.
Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Israel’s New Left Goes Online Israel’s New Left Goes Online
The brash webzine +972 is challenging a political and media culture that has moved steadily to the right.
Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Sarah Wildman
A Child of Sleepwalkers: On Gregor von Rezzori A Child of Sleepwalkers: On Gregor von Rezzori
A novelist’s grim portrait of Central Europe between the wars.
Feb 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Lorna Scott Fox
Berlusconiland Berlusconiland
Has Silvio Berlusconi’s corruption deprived Italians of their liberty?
Feb 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Yascha Mounk