World Leaders

Obama’s Fine Moment Obama’s Fine Moment

Barack Obama has responded to the devastating earthquake in Haiti with precisely the combination of dignity and determination that Americans--who were so frustrated by the disengag...

Jan 17, 2010 / John Nichols

Terror in Uganda Terror in Uganda

Uganda is a country where homosexuality is already illegal, where violent attacks are common and where rape is used to 'cure' people of their sexual orientation. Now, a shocking ne...

Jan 12, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Ambassador Lumumba, What Do You Really Think? Ambassador Lumumba, What Do You Really Think?

A candid interview with Ambassador Lumumba Stanislaus Di-Aping.

Dec 17, 2009 / Naomi Klein

Interview with Bolivian Climate Change Ambassador Interview with Bolivian Climate Change Ambassador

The Ambassador on his delegation’s position at COP15, how negotiations are proceeding, and the importance of respect for the planet.

Dec 9, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Gorbachev’s Sermon on the Mount Gorbachev’s Sermon on the Mount

"Blessed are the peacemakers" certainly applies to Mikhail Gorbachev, a man not honored enough for the example he set.

Nov 11, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Gorbachev on 1989

Gorbachev on 1989 Gorbachev on 1989

A wide-ranging Nation interview with the former Soviet president.

Oct 28, 2009 / Q&A / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

Chávez Talks to ‘The Nation’ Chávez Talks to ‘The Nation’

Hugo Chávez on Barack Obama, the Honduran crisis, and domestic successes and challenges.

Sep 30, 2009 / The Editors

There Is Much to Do: An Interview With Hugo Chavez There Is Much to Do: An Interview With Hugo Chavez

Hugo Chávez talks about his relationship with Barack Obama, the Honduran crisis, plans to extend the Pentagon's presence in Colombia, and domestic successes and challenges.

Sep 28, 2009 / Feature / Greg Grandin

Chavez for Life? Chavez for Life?

There are at least three reasons why the world should congratulate Venezuela's Hugo Chávez on his recent success abolishing term limits.

Feb 20, 2009 / Chesa Boudin

A New Turn in Latin America? A New Turn in Latin America?

Venezuela's Hugo Chávez is willing to engage in direct talks with President Obama. How will this effect US policy in the region?

Feb 16, 2009 / GRITtv

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