World Leaders

New Day for Bolivia New Day for Bolivia

The inauguration of Evo Morales as Bolivia's first indigenous president opens a new era for Bolivia and a turning point for political, diplomactic and trade issues in the Americas....

Jan 27, 2006 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Palestinian Dilemmas Palestinian Dilemmas

Will Palestinians be compelled to live by Ariel Sharon's repressive vision or will they compel Israel to accept genuine self-determination for the Palestinian people?

Jan 12, 2006 / Mouin Rabbani

Israel After Sharon Israel After Sharon

Suddenly, the Sharon era is over. And Sharon's centrist Kadima Party may emerge as the dominant force after the March 28 elections.

Jan 12, 2006 / Hillel Schenker

Bush’s Iraq Outdoes Saddam Bush’s Iraq Outdoes Saddam

Ethnic cleansing, chemical weapons, self-appointed executioners: Sound familiar? The US occupation in Iraq has created conditions just as bad--if not worse--than Saddam Hussein's r...

Nov 30, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Chávez and Maradona Lead Massive Rebuke of Bush Chávez and Maradona Lead Massive Rebuke of Bush

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and Argentine soccer hero Diego Maradona led thousands in a massive rebuke of George W. Bush, his trade policies and his neoconservative age...

Nov 5, 2005 / Feature / Jordana Timerman

Corruption of Hope in Brazil Corruption of Hope in Brazil

Luis Inacio Lula da Silva came into power in 2002 on a wave of populist support for an era of socialist politics and participatory democracy. But da Silva has offered the people of...

Oct 26, 2005 / Feature / Hilary Wainwright

Deadline for Saddam Deadline for Saddam

Saddam Hussein went to trial on Wednesday declaring he was still the president of Iraq. A series of odes a decade ago to Hussein's dictatorial days show the tyrant was always out ...

Oct 24, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin

Sturm und Drang Sturm und Drang

As political parties in Germany dance toward a coalition following the stalemated elections, the country is in for a turbulent month--and new elections are a serious option.

Sep 22, 2005 / Norman Birnbaum

Pinochet’s Week In Court Pinochet’s Week In Court

Chile's Supreme Court handed Augusto Pinochet both a victory and a blow with its recent rulings on Operation Columbo and Operation Condor.

Sep 22, 2005 / Peter Kornbluh

Disengagement From Peace? Disengagement From Peace?

Israel's withdrawal from Gaza represents a withdrawal from the peace process. If that occurs, its nightmare in Gaza could become a West Bank reality.

Aug 18, 2005 / Feature / Marwan Bishara

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