Resource Revolts Resource Revolts
From crippling droughts in the Ukraine and Russia to region-shaking unrest in Tunisia, rising commodity prices and extreme weather events are already threatening global stability.
Jan 24, 2011 / Michael T. Klare
Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt
Since December 17, Tunisia has been in turmoil as thousands have taken to the streets to protest unemployment, high food prices, corruption and repression. The uprising began when…
Jan 21, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Tony Blair Redux Tony Blair Redux
The former British Prime Minister appeared again before the Chilcot Inquiry; this time, he seemed determined to make amends.
Jan 21, 2011 / D.D. Guttenplan
Quote of the Day: Tunisia and the ‘Arab Soul’ Quote of the Day: Tunisia and the ‘Arab Soul’
The remedy to the Arab world broken by "poverty, unemployment and general recession" is twenty more revolutions.
Jan 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Afghan Election Crisis The Afghan Election Crisis
A flawed parliamentary election in September has inflamed politics and pushed the country closer to civil war, on top of the insurgency already underway.
Jan 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
William Hartung on Eisenhower’s Farewell Address William Hartung on Eisenhower’s Farewell Address
William Hartung joins Democracy Now! to talk about Lockheed Martin and the 50th Anniversary of President Eisenhower's farewell address.
Jan 20, 2011 / Press Room
William Hartung on Eisenhower’s Farewell Address William Hartung on Eisenhower’s Farewell Address
William Hartung appears on Democracy Now! to talk about Lockheed Martin and the 50th Anniversary of President Eisenhower's farewell address.
Jan 20, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Guantánamos Here at Home Guantánamos Here at Home
Bradley Manning is not the only person in the US held in pretrial solitary confinement. For many facing terrorism charges, it has become standard procedure.
Jan 20, 2011 / Sally Eberhardt and Jeanne Theoharis
A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran? A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran?
A computer virus foiling Iran's nuclear plans should delight those spoiling for an attack. Does it?
Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman