The Great Leap The Great Leap
In the midst of a global financial crash and the climate crisis, New China enters its third act.
Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes
Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam
Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?
Dec 22, 2009 / Aram Roston
How to Exit Afghanistan How to Exit Afghanistan
A timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan should set the stage for the military neutralization of the country.
Dec 22, 2009 / Selig S. Harrison
Reality Bites Reality Bites
The problem with the Copenhagen Accord: nature does not award points for trying.
Dec 22, 2009 / The Editors
Focus on Israel Focus on Israel
A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.
Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Earth: Too Big to Fail? Earth: Too Big to Fail?
It's dumb machines, not the smart ones of Terminator 2, that could do us in.
Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit
In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display
Fundamental new global realities have been obscured by the frenzy to declare winners and losers.
Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
The Gaza I Know The Gaza I Know
Later this month thousands of international solidarity activists will take part in the Gaza Freedom March to end Israel's blockade. They deserve your support.
Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Nancy Murray
Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola
Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) discusses his subcommittee's investigation into charges that the Department of Defense is essentially bribing Taliban warlords so US supply lines can safel...
Dec 18, 2009 / CNN
US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection
Escalation in Afghanistan means a surge in contractors, which means that thousands more Afghans will be hired to work at US bases, guard US installations and participate in US trai...
Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill