Germany—Appearance and Reality Germany—Appearance and Reality
Amid economic stagnation, polls show increasing skepticism about the competence of German elites. Can a resurgent Green Party bring political renewal?
Jun 7, 2011 / Norman Birnbaum
With Ollanta Humala’s Win, Peru Joins Latin America’s Left Turn With Ollanta Humala’s Win, Peru Joins Latin America’s Left Turn
Ollanta Humala's defeat of Keiko Fujimori in a run-off election is a victory for progressives and for Brazil. But can Humala bring about “growth with social inclusion”?
Jun 7, 2011 / Greg Grandin
Occupying Iraq, State Department–Style Occupying Iraq, State Department–Style
Eight disastrous years after we invaded, it is sad but altogether true that Iraq does not matter much in the end.
Jun 7, 2011 / Peter Van Buren
The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance
America's vision of Russia is still tainted by the Cold War. It's time for Obama to lead the effort to turn Russia into a reliable ally.
Jun 6, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance
America's vision of Russia is still tainted by the Cold War. It's time for Obama to lead the effort to turn Russia into a reliable ally.
Jun 6, 2011 / Video / Russia Today
Ex-Mossad Chief: Israel Must Adopt Saudi Peace Plan Ex-Mossad Chief: Israel Must Adopt Saudi Peace Plan
Meir Dagan calls Netanyahu, Ehud Barak “reckless and irresponsible.”
Jun 6, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti
Cables obtained from WikiLeaks document the influence the US Embassy sought over the nation in an expanse of nearly seven years—from ten months before the 2004 coup d&rsquo...
Jun 3, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
This Week: WikiLeaks Haiti. PLUS: The Assault on Elizabeth Warren This Week: WikiLeaks Haiti. PLUS: The Assault on Elizabeth Warren
This week, a series of groundbreaking reports about U.S. and U.N. policy toward Haiti. Plus, a comprehensive look at who's bankrolling the assault on Elizabeth Warren. And, w...
Jun 3, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti
Cables obtained from WikiLeaks document the influence the US Embassy sought over the nation in an expanse of nearly seven years—from ten months before the 2004 coup d&rsquo...
Jun 3, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
Mexico’s Drug War Hits Monterrey—One of the Country’s Major Financial Centers Mexico’s Drug War Hits Monterrey—One of the Country’s Major Financial Centers
The drug war in Mexico has hit affluent, formerly stable cities that were once protected from the violence. The US's role in this? Supplying the weapons and demanding the drugs.
Jun 2, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room