Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule
The United States broke a nation of human beings. It owes them an apology—and restitution.
Jan 27, 2014 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: ‘Dr. Strangelove’ as ‘a Cold Blade of Scorn Against the Spectator’s Throat’ This Week in ‘Nation’ History: ‘Dr. Strangelove’ as ‘a Cold Blade of Scorn Against the Spectator’s Throat’
Robert Hatch’s conflicted review of Stanley Kubrick’s great satire, released fifty years ago this week.
Jan 25, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel
De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly
In an address closed to the press and not even on his official schedule, the mayor said defending Israel is part of his job.
Jan 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Egypt in Year Three Egypt in Year Three
The country is awash in conformist state worship, fueled by the shrill narrative of a war on terror.
Jan 24, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Guess Which Political Party Just Condemned the NSA’s Mass Surveillance Program Guess Which Political Party Just Condemned the NSA’s Mass Surveillance Program
“Unwarranted government surveillance is an intrusion on basic human rights.”
Jan 24, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
‘The Washington Post’ Calls for a War Ultimatum for Syria ‘The Washington Post’ Calls for a War Ultimatum for Syria
Peace talks are underway, but the Post apparently believes that war threats are a better option.
Jan 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Are Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Youth Programs Paving the Way for Future Unrest? Are Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Youth Programs Paving the Way for Future Unrest?
Many participants say they peddle militaristic values and obedience to the state.
Jan 24, 2014 / Hilary Matfess and Foreign Policy In Focus
Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis
Stephen Cohen appears on the John Batchelor Show and KPFA 94.1’s Letters and Politics to discuss the escalating violence in Kiev.
Jan 23, 2014 / Press Room
A Glimpse Into the Zapatista Movement, Two Decades Later A Glimpse Into the Zapatista Movement, Two Decades Later
Zapatista strongholds endure in the state of Chiapas, managing their own schools, banks, hospitals, arts collectives and system of government.
Jan 23, 2014 / Laura Gottesdiener
Kerry’s Hypocrisy on Syria Kerry’s Hypocrisy on Syria
The Syria peace conference is a good start, but there’s a long, long way to go.
Jan 22, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss