Palestine Papers, Peace and Concessions Palestine Papers, Peace and Concessions
The revelation of thousands of pages of confidential Palestinian diplomatic records has shocked the world—all of it except the US, that is.
Jan 24, 2011 / Laura Flanders
Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad
Despite huffing and puffing, there's still reason for optimism that the talks with Iran over its nuclear program can succeed.
Jan 24, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Tony Blair Redux Tony Blair Redux
The former British Prime Minister appeared again before the Chilcot Inquiry; this time, he seemed determined to make amends.
Jan 21, 2011 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Afghan Election Crisis The Afghan Election Crisis
A flawed parliamentary election in September has inflamed politics and pushed the country closer to civil war, on top of the insurgency already underway.
Jan 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran? A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran?
A computer virus foiling Iran's nuclear plans should delight those spoiling for an attack. Does it?
Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
How Myths Keep Us Mired in War How Myths Keep Us Mired in War
Why are we still in Afghanistan? Might it have something to do with the myth of national security—or, more accurately, national insecurity, since it always tells us who and w...
Jan 20, 2011 / Ira Chernus
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
Alien Visitations Alien Visitations
In my childhood, the aliens were commies. Now, it's certainly Muslims or jihadists or Islamo-fascists.
Jan 18, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
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
Why Peace Is the Business of Men (but Shouldn’t Be) Why Peace Is the Business of Men (but Shouldn’t Be)
A new edict from the United Nations Security Council could put women at the center of peace processes in Afghanistan and around the world.
Jan 13, 2011 / Ann Jones