Democratic Party Defends Israeli Attack
Instead of pinning the blame on Israel for flotilla tragedy, congressional Democrats are leaping to Israel’s defense.
What If We’re Not So Angry?
The world won’t end if the United States isn’t likely to end the world.
UN Note: The Missing U.S. Ambassador
The UN voted on the Goldstone Report last week. But where was U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice?
Lack of North American Leadership
The three amigos met in Guadalajara and failed to usher in a new paradigm of North American cooperation.
Obama: Renegotiate NAFTA as You Promised
Mexican, Canadian, and U.S. leaders should scrap their failed “Security and Prosperity Partnership” and begin overhauling the North American Free Trade agreement at an upcoming Guadalajara meeting.
Iran’s Do-It-Yourself Revolution
Iranians need no lessons in democracy from the United States.
‘Palestinians’ without ‘Palestine’
Netanyahu’s recent speech in favor of a Palestinian state contained several contradictory elements that cleverly undermined its central message.
Lessons from Moscow and Tehran
The United States could learn a lot from Russia’s patient and persistent engagement with Iran described in detail in Persian Dreams, a new book by a State Department analyst.
The G-2 Paradox
China and the United States should definitely be talking more about economic and environmental issues. But they also need to talk about reducing their military spending and avoiding a new cold war.
Good News, There’s a Climate Bill — Bad News, It Stinks
Sparing the many odiferous details, here are three particularly bad aspects that have to be addressed.
Missing an Anti-Racism Moment
The Obama administration boycotted the UN conference on racism and missed a golden opportunity.
Managing the Iranian Challenge
How skill at devising and executing foreign policy could lay the foundation for a mature and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Iran.
An Epoch Named!
The Nation announces the winner of its “Name our Epoch!” contest.
War, Environmental Destruction, Recession: It’s Time for a Revolution
You know you are in a perilous time when the optimist and pessimist agree.
Strange Strike
Syria learned yet again with the recent helicopter attack, when it comes to relations with Washington, no good deed goes unpunished.