UN Action on Syria Likely UN Action on Syria Likely
Syria is not Libya, say the French, and the US can’t (and shouldn’t) do anything militarily.
Aug 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Time to Lower America’s War Ceiling? Time to Lower America’s War Ceiling?
Exploring the war crisis that lurks behind the debt-ceiling crisis.
Aug 2, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide? Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide?
As violence breaks out among different factions of the Libyan rebels, it’s time to broker a deal to end the war in Libya.
Aug 1, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Playing Ball With the Pentagon Playing Ball With the Pentagon
At Fenway Park, a look at the changing relationship between sports and the American military.
Jul 28, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Oh! In Norway, It Was Right-Wing, Not Muslim, Terrorism! Oh! In Norway, It Was Right-Wing, Not Muslim, Terrorism!
Islam-bashing conservatives like Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller influenced the fanatic who terrorized Norway. The question now is—to what degree?
Jul 25, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt? Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt?
While the US funds democratic reform projects in the post-Mubarak age, Egyptians are mistrustful of American meddling in their domestic affairs.
Jul 22, 2011 / Max Strasser
How Not to Make Friends in the Greater Middle East How Not to Make Friends in the Greater Middle East
A look at America’s "singular achievement" in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Greater Middle East.
Jul 21, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
Egypt’s Activists: I Wouldn’t Vote for the Islamists Egypt’s Activists: I Wouldn’t Vote for the Islamists
The Western media's focus on the importance of Islamist parties in the country's political landscape is dangerously misplaced.
Jul 18, 2011 / The Nation
Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Jeremy Scahill on Reporting From Somalia Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Jeremy Scahill on Reporting From Somalia
During his time in Somalia, Scahill discovered that the CIA is becoming increasingly involved in "counterterrorism" operations in the country.
Jul 15, 2011 / The Nation
Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses the Clinton Foundation’s Shoddy, Toxic Haiti Shelters
Why is it that shelters known to be toxic are acceptable for Haitians but not Americans?
Jul 14, 2011 / Press Room