How Myths Keep Us Mired in War How Myths Keep Us Mired in War
Why are we still in Afghanistan? Might it have something to do with the myth of national security—or, more accurately, national insecurity, since it always tells us who and w...
Jan 20, 2011 / Ira Chernus
Two Years After Gaza Two Years After Gaza
The Israeli military has refused to apologize for killing a Palestinian peace activist's three daughters.
Jan 20, 2011 / Lizzy Ratner
Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks
The former British diplomat recounts his own whistleblowing and the benefits and dangers of the WikiLeaks dipomatic cables dump.
Jan 19, 2011 / The Nation
Not Enough on Cuba Embargo Not Enough on Cuba Embargo
The president makes some progress, but not enough, on ending the anachronism called the US embargo against Cuba.
Jan 19, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Alien Visitations Alien Visitations
In my childhood, the aliens were commies. Now, it's certainly Muslims or jihadists or Islamo-fascists.
Jan 18, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
China’s Banks Trump US Credit System China’s Banks Trump US Credit System
As President Hu arrives to meet Obama, the White House ought to look inward at America's own failings, not bash Beijing.
Jan 18, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Quote of the Day: Iraq? ‘We’re Outta Here’ Quote of the Day: Iraq? ‘We’re Outta Here’
A US military chaplain in Iraq says it's time to go.
Jan 18, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt
It's refreshing to see people toppling a corrupt regime, but there's a long way to go.
Jan 17, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
North African People Power North African People Power
Popular protest drove Tunisia's president from power last week in a secular appeal for political reform and social justice. What's next for the country?
Jan 17, 2011 / Karima Bennoune
Slide Show: 18 Disturbing Things We Wouldn’t Know Without WikiLeaks Slide Show: 18 Disturbing Things We Wouldn’t Know Without WikiLeaks
“Nearly fifty days have passed since the WikiLeaks document release in late November, this one centering on US diplomatic cables and quickly dubbed ‘Cablegate,’&r…
Jan 14, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation