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Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola

Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) discusses his subcommittee's investigation into charges that the Department of Defense is essentially bribing Taliban warlords so US supply lines can safel...

Dec 18, 2009 / CNN

US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection

Escalation in Afghanistan means a surge in contractors, which means that thousands more Afghans will be hired to work at US bases, guard US installations and participate in US trai...

Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Time is running out Time is running out

What to look out for on the final day of COP15

Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Obama to Meet With Chinese Premier Wen Obama to Meet With Chinese Premier Wen

President Obama and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will meet within hours in Copenhagen to try to break the deadlock.

Dec 17, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

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

Peace and War in Oslo Peace and War in Oslo

Obama's Nobel speech offered a distorted view of America's role in the world and a shallow understanding of just war.

Dec 16, 2009 / David Cortright

Afghanistan Escalation Ramps Up Contractor Presence Afghanistan Escalation Ramps Up Contractor Presence

Jeremy Scahill argues that as the Afghanistan escalation ramps up, President Obama is "surpassing Bush-era level of reliance on...for for-profit war corporations."

Dec 16, 2009 / MSNBC

Shell Games in Nigeria Shell Games in Nigeria

Prospects for lasting peace may depend on the oil company's dubious pledge to clean up its act.

Dec 16, 2009 / Feature / Sasha Chavkin

Can Italy’s Neo-Fascist Change His Stripes? Can Italy’s Neo-Fascist Change His Stripes?

Gianfranco Fini rose to prominence as a champion of Mussolini. Now he's moved to the center, and in so doing has become the country's most responsible right-wing politician.

Dec 16, 2009 / Feature / Frederika Randall

Bolivia’s Next Steps Bolivia’s Next Steps

Following an overwhelming re-election victory, President Evo Morales intends to "accelerate the process of change."

Dec 16, 2009 / Feature / Benjamin Dangl

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