The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt
Ukraine’s ultra-right-wing Svoboda party is no fringe organization.
Mar 6, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
The Pentagon’s Phony Budget Wars The Pentagon’s Phony Budget Wars
Despite the uproar over reductions to defense funding, less than 1 percent of the Pentagon's beefy $550 billion budget will be cut this year.
Mar 6, 2014 / Mattea Kramer
Diplomacy Is ‘Key’ for Resolving the Crisis in Ukraine Diplomacy Is ‘Key’ for Resolving the Crisis in Ukraine
Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel calls for an end to sabre-rattling over Ukraine in an appearance on CNN’s Amanpour.
Mar 5, 2014 / Press Room
Has Marine Le Pen Already Won the Battle for the Soul of France? Has Marine Le Pen Already Won the Battle for the Soul of France?
The National Front leader has cleverly rebranded her father’s party, cloaking its far-right agenda with liberal rhetoric.
Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / Cécile Alduy
Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations? Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?
German corporations are far more respectful of worker rights—and may have more influence on future US developments than our politicians realize.
Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / William Greider
The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again
Conservative hysteria over Putin’s aggression in 2014 is eerily reminiscent of right-wing reaction to a previous Crimean adventure, at the dawn of the Cold War.
Mar 5, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Turkey in Turmoil Turkey in Turmoil
Last summer’s protest movement has faded, but now, after eleven years in power, Prime Minister Erdogan faces unprecedented corruption allegations.
Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / Jenna Krajeski
How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy
Rising oil and gas production close to home is enabling a more aggressive stance toward rivals abroad.
Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
#LaSalida for Venezuela? #LaSalida for Venezuela?
Today’s protests are a callejón sin salida, a dead end.
Mar 5, 2014 / George Ciccariello-Maher
Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships
Even as we condemn the introduction of Russian troops in Crimea, we have to remember that the Cold War is over—and both sides must act that way.
Mar 5, 2014 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus