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Black Comedy in the Maldives

Black Comedy in the Maldives Black Comedy in the Maldives

Why was former president and climate-justice hero Mohamed Nasheed sentenced to prison on terrorism charges?

Mar 16, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard

Anyone But Netanyahu?

Anyone But Netanyahu? Anyone But Netanyahu?

That’s the common rallying cry for Tuesday’s elections in Israel, but few opponents are offering real alternatives. Only the Joint List is directly addressing the crisis in Arab-Je...

Mar 16, 2015 / Mairav Zonszein

There Is a Real Chance of War With Russia

There Is a Real Chance of War With Russia There Is a Real Chance of War With Russia

The crisis in Ukraine has reached a fork in the road.

Mar 12, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Is Venezuela Really an ‘Extraordinary Threat’ to the United States?

Is Venezuela Really an ‘Extraordinary Threat’ to the United States? Is Venezuela Really an ‘Extraordinary Threat’ to the United States?

By declaring Venezuela a national security threat, Obama has actually strengthened president Maduro.

Mar 10, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Murder Beside the Kremlin

Murder Beside the Kremlin Murder Beside the Kremlin

Amid accusations slung between rival political camps, a different explanation of the death of Boris Nemtsov emerges.

Mar 4, 2015 / Boris Kagarlitsky

The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington

The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington

Hint: it’s not to pressure the US into striking a better deal with Iran.

Mar 3, 2015 / Juan Cole

Will the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Raise the Risk of Escalation in Ukraine?

Will the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Raise the Risk of Escalation in Ukraine? Will the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Raise the Risk of Escalation in Ukraine?

The opponents of the recently concluded Minsk agreement could use the murder as a pretext to derail the cease-fire accord.

Mar 2, 2015 / James Carden

Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel

Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s new campaign ad rewrites history.

Feb 23, 2015 / John B. Judis

On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?

On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War? On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?

This is the most dangerous geopolitical situation since the Cuban missile crisis.

Feb 19, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance

Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance

The Nation’s Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor that the fragile deal may be the last exit on the road to war with Russia.

Feb 18, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

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