Slide Show: Iraqi Kurdistan’s Democratic Challenge Slide Show: Iraqi Kurdistan’s Democratic Challenge
The protests sweeping the Middle East have motivated thousands of Kurds from all walks of life to demonstrate in cities across Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Ira…
May 4, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Wars Should Be Declared by Congress, Not Merely Launched by Presidents Wars Should Be Declared by Congress, Not Merely Launched by Presidents
Even if a war is considered "just," even if it is launched under the auspices of the UN, US military interventions should be debated and approved by Congress before they ...
Mar 21, 2011 / John Nichols
Iraq’s Revolt: Is Maliki Mubarak? Iraq’s Revolt: Is Maliki Mubarak?
Iyad Allawi, Muqtada al-Sadr mull an anti-Maliki alliance as the prime minister cracks down on protests.
Mar 8, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ? Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ?
So far it's about freedom, but the region's vast wealth—its oil and state-owned enterprises—is at stake.
Feb 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
US, UK Meddling in Cairo US, UK Meddling in Cairo
London is peddling weapons to Egypt's military. Already.
Feb 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Cutting Defense: Obama, Gates Say No Cutting Defense: Obama, Gates Say No
A coalition of liberals, antiwar activists, Tea Party types and deficit hawks are getting out the axe for the Pentagon's bloated budget.
Feb 16, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks
The former British diplomat recounts his own whistleblowing and the benefits and dangers of the WikiLeaks dipomatic cables dump.
Jan 19, 2011 / The Nation
Quote of the Day: Iraq? ‘We’re Outta Here’ Quote of the Day: Iraq? ‘We’re Outta Here’
A US military chaplain in Iraq says it's time to go.
Jan 18, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You? Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You?
Have you noticed that Lockheed Martin, the giant weapons corporation, is shadowing you? If you have a life, Lockheed Martin is likely a part of it.
Jan 11, 2011 / William D. Hartung
Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’ Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’
Cleric, returned after four years in Iran, challenges Maliki to expel American troops–or else.
Jan 10, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss