How Operation Enduring Freedom Mutated Into Operation Enduring Corruption How Operation Enduring Freedom Mutated Into Operation Enduring Corruption
In Western hands, Afghanistan didn't transition to a "free market" system—but a particularly venal form of crony capitalism.
Apr 2, 2013 / Dilip Hiro
Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed
We continue to obsess about Iran's fantasy weapons, but pay remarkably little attention to the existing nuclear weapons in the region—Israel's.
Apr 1, 2013 / Ira Chernus
Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity
Britain's worst off are getting hit harder today than at the height of Thatcherism in 1983. The Tory's regressive "bedroom tax" only makes thing worse.
Apr 1, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Why Was Paul Krugman So Wrong? Why Was Paul Krugman So Wrong?
Everyone's favorite Nobel-winning Keynesian is no longer gravely deluded on the global economy. How much can we trust him now?
Apr 1, 2013 / William Greider
Striking Guest Workers Will Take McDonald’s Fight Global Striking Guest Workers Will Take McDonald’s Fight Global
As Congress considers immigration reform, workers plan a global day of action for June 6.
Apr 1, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’ Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’
Neocons point out everything that the president is doing right on arms control.
Mar 31, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The $6 Trillion Wars The $6 Trillion Wars
Fighting for nothing, and destroying countries in the process, costs a lot.
Mar 29, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Noam Chomsky: If Nuclear War Doesn’t Get Us, Climate Change Will Noam Chomsky: If Nuclear War Doesn’t Get Us, Climate Change Will
The growing threats of nuclear war and environmental catastrophe make it hard to bet on the survival of our species.
Mar 28, 2013 / Video / On The Earth Productions and The Nation
The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About
Before the Iraq War, there was Guantánamo, the AUMF, My Lai and more. What you don’t know can hurt you.
Mar 28, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma
Fixing the CIA is a tall order, but it can be done.
Mar 27, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss