World
JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus
The vice president’s trip adds fuel to regional fires.
The Repeating History of US Intervention in Venezuela The Repeating History of US Intervention in Venezuela
A look back at The Nation’s 130 years of articles about Venezuela reveals that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Keir Starmer’s Failure Is Nearly Complete Keir Starmer’s Failure Is Nearly Complete
The wildly unpopular UK prime minister is likely doomed in the wake of an Epstein-related scandal entirely of his own making. He deserves every bit of the hell he’s in.
World Leaders
JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus
The vice president’s trip adds fuel to regional fires.
Keir Starmer’s Failure Is Nearly Complete Keir Starmer’s Failure Is Nearly Complete
The wildly unpopular UK prime minister is likely doomed in the wake of an Epstein-related scandal entirely of his own making. He deserves every bit of the hell he’s in.
Why the European Left Should Support Peace in Ukraine Why the European Left Should Support Peace in Ukraine
Endorsing a negotiated settlement does not require the left to justify Russia’s invasion or advocate legal recognition of its territorial gains.
Africa
The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries
With its cobalt and lithium mines, Congo is powering an energy revolution. It contains both the worst horrors of modern metal extraction—and the seeds of a more moral economics.
Mahmood Mamdani’s Uganda Mahmood Mamdani’s Uganda
In his new book Slow Poison, the accomplished anthropologist revisits the Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni years.
Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond
On this episode of American Prestige: Mat Nashed on the state of Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
Asia
JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus
The vice president’s trip adds fuel to regional fires.
How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World
A new book tells the story of the island-nation’s transformation into a central hub for technological development and manufacturing.
Flying While Brown and Bearded Flying While Brown and Bearded
The director of the FBI and the mayor of the largest city in America now look like me. When will TSA stop singling us out?
Latin America
The Repeating History of US Intervention in Venezuela The Repeating History of US Intervention in Venezuela
A look back at The Nation’s 130 years of articles about Venezuela reveals that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Report From the Progressive International’s Nuestra América Summit Report From the Progressive International’s Nuestra América Summit
Colombia holds its breath as President Gustavo Petro heads to DC.
Cuba Rallies Residents, Prepares for War Cuba Rallies Residents, Prepares for War
As Washington escalates regime-change pressure after the Venezuela raid, Cuba braces for confrontation amid economic collapse, oil shortages, and mass mobilization.
Middle East
Trump’s “Board of Peace” Is Part of a Sordid Anti-Palestinian History Trump’s “Board of Peace” Is Part of a Sordid Anti-Palestinian History
The refusal of those who have held power over Palestine to acknowledge the grievances and aspirations of its indigenous Arab people isn’t new.
Gaza Is Still Here Gaza Is Still Here
Despite a “ceasefire,” Israel’s killing has not ended. Neither has the determination of the Palestinian people to survive.
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