The Meaning of Mandela The Meaning of Mandela
By the time of his death at age 95, South Africans were well prepared to keep his dream alive—that too is part of Nelson Mandela’s great legacy.
Dec 6, 2013 / Douglas Foster
The Struggle for Chile’s Future The Struggle for Chile’s Future
The presidential runoff between Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei presents an opportunity to overcome Pinochet's twisted legacy.
Dec 4, 2013 / Ariel Dorfman
A Letter to ‘The New York Times’ A Letter to ‘The New York Times’
The Grey Lady’s recent editorial on Ukraine and Vladimir Putin was one-dimensional and ideological.
Dec 2, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen
Will Congress Wreck the Nuclear Deal with Iran? Will Congress Wreck the Nuclear Deal with Iran?
New sanctions could ruin the prospects for a long-term accord, giving ammunition to hardliners in Iran while causing the existing sanctions regime to collapse.&...
Nov 26, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too
There is nothing praiseworthy in opposing the violation of the privacy of powerful world leaders while ignoring the rights of millions of ordinary citizens.
Oct 30, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box
But legislative changes are making it still more difficult for opposition candidates to win.
Oct 29, 2013 / Alec Luhn
The Israel-Saudi Alliance Against the US-Iran Talks The Israel-Saudi Alliance Against the US-Iran Talks
Reactionaries of the world, unite!
Oct 25, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Desert of Israeli Democracy The Desert of Israeli Democracy
A trip through the Negev Desert leads to the heart of Israel's national nightmare.
Oct 14, 2013 / Max Blumenthal
US-Iran Deal Will Outflank Israel and the Hawks US-Iran Deal Will Outflank Israel and the Hawks
Neoconservatives, Netanyahu are facing a nightmare scenario.
Oct 4, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Time for Détente With Iran Time for Détente With Iran
The United States has much to gain from improved relations and little to lose from easing sanctions.
Oct 2, 2013 / The Editors