World Leaders

Iraq: New Alliance Takes Shape Against Maliki-Sadr Bloc Iraq: New Alliance Takes Shape Against Maliki-Sadr Bloc

Syria, Turkey in critical behind-the-scenes role.

Oct 12, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Interview with a Drowning President, Kiribati’s Anote Tong Interview with a Drowning President, Kiribati’s Anote Tong

Kiribati's President, Anote Tong, speaks about the struggles faced by climate refugees, solidarity within his country and getting the international community's attention.

Oct 1, 2010 / David Helvarg

From ‘Nation’ Intern to Leader of the British Labour Party From ‘Nation’ Intern to Leader of the British Labour Party

Backed by key unions and activists, Ed Miliband is given the charge to lead the fight against Conservative cuts.

Sep 26, 2010 / John Nichols

China, Energy and Global Power China, Energy and Global Power

Because energy is tied to so many aspects of the global economy, and because doubts are growing about the future availability of oil and other vital fuels, the decisions China ma...

Sep 20, 2010 / Michael T. Klare

Rwanda’s Other Genocide Rwanda’s Other Genocide

Paul Kagame has been praised for leading Rwanda’s recovery after the 1994 genocide. But his image has become increasingly tarnished, with reports of political repression now ...

Sep 17, 2010 / Tristan McConnell

The Breakdown: What Will Happen if Obama’s Nuclear Arms Treaty Does Not Pass?

The Breakdown: What Will Happen if Obama’s Nuclear Arms Treaty Does Not Pass? The Breakdown: What Will Happen if Obama’s Nuclear Arms Treaty Does Not Pass?

In April, President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the New START Treaty, the biggest nuclear arms pact in a generation. But the treaty faces significant Republi...

Sep 17, 2010 / Chris Hayes

Labour’s Fraternal Struggle

Labour’s Fraternal Struggle Labour’s Fraternal Struggle

No candidate for Labour Party leader has offered a challenge to the dominant view of Britain as a society living beyond its means, with the market setting the terms for what's poss...

Sep 15, 2010 / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis

Resetting Spy Scandals Resetting Spy Scandals

The alacrity with which the spy swap was carried out shows just how keen Obama is to continue the US-Russia "reset" policy.

Jul 13, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Berlusconi’s Cronies

Berlusconi’s Cronies Berlusconi’s Cronies

Corruption scandals, a threatened gag order on journalists and investigators, and persistent allegations of Mafia ties—not to mention the long recession—have weakened I...

Jul 9, 2010 / Frederika Randall

Obama: ‘I Have Met Israel and It Is “Us”‘ Obama: ‘I Have Met Israel and It Is “Us”‘

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu sets up an Illegal settlement on the White House lawn.

Jul 7, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

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