Radical Histories: Waging Peace in the Pages of ‘The Nation’ Radical Histories: Waging Peace in the Pages of ‘The Nation’
For 150 years The Nation has refused to join the war party, instead urging skepticism, sobriety and pragmatism in the use of force for political ends.
Sep 8, 2015 / The Nation
Join a Day of Action to Support Diplomacy With Iran Join a Day of Action to Support Diplomacy With Iran
Today people across the country will gather outside congressional offices in support of diplomacy over war.
Aug 25, 2015 / NationAction
Can Chuck Schumer Kill the Iran Deal? Can Chuck Schumer Kill the Iran Deal?
A prominent Democratic hawk bucks Obama. Can he lead the party?
Aug 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib
July 29, 1899: The First Hague Convention is Signed, Establishing a Precedent for International Law July 29, 1899: The First Hague Convention is Signed, Establishing a Precedent for International Law
“Individually, we all favor every plan for peace; but collectively, you know, the thing is impossible.”
Jul 29, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Could Japan Become America’s New Proxy Army? Could Japan Become America’s New Proxy Army?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to alter a key provision of Japan’s constitution to lift the country’s 70-year ban on foreign deployments.
Jul 27, 2015 / Tim Shorrock
The NYRB Is Rewriting Tony Judt’s Stance on Israel The NYRB Is Rewriting Tony Judt’s Stance on Israel
Judt called for a just resolution to the conflict, not the preservation of a “Jewish State.”
Jul 14, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Muhammad Idrees Ahmad
Tell Congress: Do Not Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran Tell Congress: Do Not Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran
Members of Congress are threatening to sabotage the historic deal with Iran—a move that risks bringing us closer to war.
Jul 14, 2015 / NationAction
Remembering Praful Bidwai Remembering Praful Bidwai
Praful Bidwai used rigorous journalism to advance progressive change.
Jul 1, 2015 / Mark Kesselman
Chris Burden and ‘The Other Vietnam Memorial’ Chris Burden and ‘The Other Vietnam Memorial’
Three million Vietnamese names, etched on copper plates 13 feet high.
May 11, 2015 / Jon Wiener
Vietnam Is the War That Didn’t End Vietnam Is the War That Didn’t End
Forty years later, we still haven’t confronted the true lesson of Vietnam.
May 5, 2015 / William Greider