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Afghanistan War: What Is It Good For? Afghanistan War: What Is It Good For?

The War in Afghanistan is the longest in US history and the most expensive. What are we doing there?

Feb 9, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Battle of Cairo, Day 16: Workers Join the Revolution Battle of Cairo, Day 16: Workers Join the Revolution

What could become a general strike by Egypt's workers has begun. Parliament building, broadcasting center targeted.

Feb 9, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East

Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East

Feb 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Hey Obama, Read WikiLeaks Hey Obama, Read WikiLeaks

After a good start, the Obama administration’s response to the democratic revolution in Egypt has begun to exude the odor of betrayal.

Feb 9, 2011 / Robert Scheer

‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt ‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt

An old school mate remembers Frank Wisner, our man—or not—in Egypt.

Feb 9, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin

Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America? Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America?

The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and NYU's Stephen Cohen join MSNBC's Morning Joe to explore whether Russia and US foreign interests are at odds.

Feb 8, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home

The US media seem to have found a new language for the economy. There's been talk of “solidarity” and even “class war,” and a focus on corruption and inequa...

Feb 8, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America? Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America?

The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and NYU's Stephen Cohen join MSNBC's Morning Joe to explore whether Russia and US foreign interests are at odds.

Feb 8, 2011 / Video / Morning Joe

Media Miss the Al Jazeera Story Media Miss the Al Jazeera Story

One of the biggest stories of the past few weeks has been the story of Americans discovering Al Jazeera English. It shouldn't have been so hard.

Feb 7, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Obama Must Reject Neocon ‘Freedom Agenda’

Obama Must Reject Neocon ‘Freedom Agenda’ Obama Must Reject Neocon ‘Freedom Agenda’

The revolution in Egypt doesn't need support from the White House.

Feb 7, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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