World

State of the World 2008 State of the World 2008

The United Nations' chief troubleshooter and mediator, Lakhdar Brahimi, considers what should come next in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan and how US foreign foreign policy went so far ...

Dec 24, 2007 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Muqtada al-Sadr’s Power Grab Muqtada al-Sadr’s Power Grab

The bad boy of Iraqi politics is going back to school. al-Sadr's plan to become an ayatollah has enormous implications for Iraqis and the United States.

Dec 21, 2007 / Feature / Mohamad Bazzi

From the Archive: In Europe, Where’s the Hate? From the Archive: In Europe, Where’s the Hate?

The main threat to democracy isn't “Islamofacism” but plain old fascism, with mostly white Europeans terrorizing minorities in the name of racial, cultural or religious...

Dec 20, 2007 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Zapatista Code Red Zapatista Code Red

Ten years after the massacre of indigenous people in Chiapas, Zapatistas are reading signs that the Mexican government is poised for another wave of repression.

Dec 20, 2007 / Column / Naomi Klein

Western Promises Western Promises

From the archive: A book by a former ICTY official offers a vivid insider's account of realpolitik at the Milosevic trial.

Dec 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Marc Perelman

Al Jazeera Goes Mainstream Al Jazeera Goes Mainstream

The Arabic and English satellite broadcasts are giving voice to Arabs who challenge their governments, and ours.

Dec 14, 2007 / Feature / Ned Lamont

GWOT: Thailand GWOT: Thailand

Fear of terrorism has enabled Thailand's military dictatorship.

Dec 13, 2007 / Feature / Noy Thrupkaew

GWOT: Pakistan GWOT: Pakistan

As the Taliban gains strength, a nascent democracy in Pakistan withers.

Dec 13, 2007 / Feature / Shahan Mufti

GWOT: The Philippines GWOT: The Philippines

Since 9/11 the Philippines have seen an explosion of political killings.

Dec 13, 2007 / Feature / Luis H. Francia

GWOT: El Salvador GWOT: El Salvador

A new anti-terrorism law gives El Salvador carte blanche to stifle dissent.

Dec 13, 2007 / Feature / Wes Enzinna

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