The Meaning of Mandela The Meaning of Mandela
By the time of his death at age 95, South Africans were well prepared to keep his dream alive—that too is part of Nelson Mandela’s great legacy.
Dec 6, 2013 / Douglas Foster
Will US-Iran Talks Unlock the Entire Middle East? Will US-Iran Talks Unlock the Entire Middle East?
It’s a lot bigger than just Iran’s nuclear program.
Dec 5, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
How the CIA Bungled the War on Terror How the CIA Bungled the War on Terror
It's like Hollywood without the happy ending.
Dec 5, 2013 / Pratap Chatterjee
The Rise of the Islamic Feminists The Rise of the Islamic Feminists
Muslim women are fighting for their rights from within Islamic tradition, rather than against it.
Dec 4, 2013 / Feature / Elizabeth Segran
Starving for Justice Starving for Justice
From California to Israel, hunger strikes are erupting around the world—because they work.
Dec 4, 2013 / Feature / David Mizner
The Struggle for Chile’s Future The Struggle for Chile’s Future
The presidential runoff between Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei presents an opportunity to overcome Pinochet's twisted legacy.
Dec 4, 2013 / Ariel Dorfman
Rubio’s Foreign Policy: Not Ready for Prime Time Rubio’s Foreign Policy: Not Ready for Prime Time
Two recent speeches by the Florida Republican suggest a steep learning curve.
Dec 4, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Drones, Defense and Diplomas Drones, Defense and Diplomas
University leaders and government officials are collaborating on drone research, provoking troubling questions about privacy, academic independence and economic profit.
Dec 4, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Max Ocean
A Daughter’s Memory A Daughter’s Memory
Three decades after World War II, a veteran returns to Japan on a quest of kindness.
Dec 3, 2013 / Michele Willens
Ending the Cuba Travel Crisis Ending the Cuba Travel Crisis
Irrational US policy is keeping hundreds of thousands of Cubans from spending the holidays with their families.
Dec 3, 2013 / Tom Hayden