War and Peace

Talking to the Taliban, Again Talking to the Taliban, Again

Is there any chance that the logjam on negotiating an end to the war in Afghanistan is loosening up? So far the United States seems to be taking a hands-off attitude.

Feb 2, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

General Petraeus, PhD, at the University General Petraeus, PhD, at the University

Gen. David Petraeus pays a visit to Georgetown, where he takes questions but doesn't always answer them.

Feb 1, 2010 / Feature / Norman Birnbaum

Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim

On September 16, 2007, Blackwater employees killed at least 14 Iraqis in the infamous Nisour Square massacre. The youngest victim was nine-year-old Ali Kinani. In this exclusive in...

Feb 1, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Insulting China Insulting China

Just like Hong Kong, soon enough Taiwan -- the so-called Republic of China -- will be absorbed into China proper. It's a goner. The sheer force of China's gravitational pull will d...

Feb 1, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Tony Blair Channels Piaf: Je Ne Regrette Rien Tony Blair Channels Piaf: Je Ne Regrette Rien

What did Tony Blair know, and when did he know it?

Jan 29, 2010 / D.D. Guttenplan

Audiocast: A Conversation with Anand Gopal on America’s Secret Afghan Prisons Audiocast: A Conversation with Anand Gopal on America’s Secret Afghan Prisons

In this interview with Tom Dispatch, Anand Gopal talks about his how he learned about an unreported network of U.S. secret prisons in Afghanistan.

Jan 29, 2010 / Anand Gopal

Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Blackwater’s Youngest Victim

Nine-year-old Ali Kinani died from a gunshot wound to the head in the Nisour Square massacre. His father may be the one man standing between Blackwater and total impunity.

Jan 28, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

America’s Secret Afghan Prisons America’s Secret Afghan Prisons

Villagers and human rights officials accuse the United States military of torturing suspects in hidden detention centers.

Jan 28, 2010 / Feature / Anand Gopal

Noted. Noted.

Robert Gates admits that Blackwater is in Pakistan; Air America signs off.

Jan 28, 2010 / The Editors

Slide Show: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Slide Show: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim

The Nation presents images of the aftermath of the Nisour Square massacre, and the father who is trying to hold Blackwater accountable for his son's death.

Jan 28, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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