A Conversation with Mauricio Funes A Conversation with Mauricio Funes
Mauricio Funes, president-elect of El Salvador, talks of the meaning of his recent victory, aspirations for his administration and the inspiration provided by the late Archbishop O...
Mar 17, 2009 / Feature / Roberto Lovato and Josue Rojas
Why Africa Doesn’t Want Foreign Aid Why Africa Doesn’t Want Foreign Aid
Zambian economist Dambisa Moyo argues that aid actually undermines the social and economic fabric of the developing world.
Mar 17, 2009 / Feature / Sonia Shah
Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Future of Afghanistan Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Future of Afghanistan
If President Obama truly aims to curb the violence in Afghanistan he will have to come up with more than a troop escalation plan.
Mar 17, 2009 / Brave New Films
Pakistan in Turmoil Pakistan in Turmoil
Pakistan's Chief Justice is restored after protests rock Lahore, but questions remain about the stability of President Asif Ali Zardari--and new challenges for the Obama administra...
Mar 16, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Lakhdar Brahimi: Afghanistan’s Future Lakhdar Brahimi: Afghanistan’s Future
In an interview with The Nation, a veteran UN envoy assesses the Obama administration's evolving policies on Afghanistan and the role President Hamid Karzai might play.
Mar 9, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Lessons From Latin America Lessons From Latin America
The region's social movements are a useful model for US leftists wanting to influence Obama.
Mar 5, 2009 / Feature / Benjamin Dangl
What Can We Learn From Europe? What Can We Learn From Europe?
Is the economic crisis in Europe any different from our own? Newsweek's Rana Foroohar, former Labour MP and Cabinet Minister Tony Benn plus others discuss the protests in Europe.
Mar 2, 2009 / GRITtv
Rethink Afghanistan: More Troops? Rethink Afghanistan: More Troops?
A variety of Afghanis, journalists and academics weigh in on President Obama's decision to increase the troop deployment in the embattled country.
Feb 27, 2009 / Brave New Films
Lessons in Democracy From Bangladesh Lessons in Democracy From Bangladesh
An instructive election in Bangladesh demonstrates that in Muslim countries around the world, the United States really needs to let democracy take its own course.
Feb 26, 2009 / Feature / Jalal Alamgir
A Waltz With the Dogs of Memory A Waltz With the Dogs of Memory
Vicious hounds of repressed memory haunt Waltz with Bashir, a deeply flawed depiction of the harsh truths of a war no one can forget.
Feb 24, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Hussein Ibish