James Carden

James W. Carden served as an adviser on Russia policy at the US State Department. A contributing writer at The Nation, his work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Quartz, The American Conservative and The National Interest. He is executive editor for the American Committee for East-West Accord. He serves on the Board of the Simone Weil Center for Political Philosophy.

Election 2020June 13, 2019

Pete Buttigieg’s Comprehensive Foreign-Policy Vision

In a speech at Indiana University, Mayor Pete promised to end America’s endless wars, support nuclear nonproliferation, and rejoin the Iran nuclear deal.

James Carden
WorldApril 30, 2019

Time to Pursue an International Cyber Treaty?

The Mueller report findings show a cyber “wild west” is not in the US national interest.

James Carden
Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2019

How ‘Russiagate’ Has Reshaped American and Russian Public Opinion

As a new study reveals growing distrust between the populations of the two countries, citizen diplomacy becomes all the more important.

James Carden
Foreign PolicyApril 4, 2019

It’s Time to Rethink Our World Order

On April 2, liberals and conservatives came together on Capitol Hill to challenge the Beltway’s hawkish foreign-policy orthodoxy.

James Carden
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Global OrganizationsMarch 28, 2019

NATO Turns 70

Next week, Washington will throw the military alliance a birthday party. How much is there to celebrate?

James Carden
War and PeaceFebruary 14, 2019

The House Vote to End Support for the War on Yemen Shows How Much Has Changed

Under the leadership of Republican Speaker Paul Ryan, the House did everything in its power to prevent Ro Khanna’s bill from coming to a vote.

James Carden
War and PeaceFebruary 12, 2019

There’s a Lonely Voice in Washington, and It’s Talking Some Sense

For 15 years, the Committee for the Republic has been a dissenting voice of sanity and civility in Washington.

James Carden
Foreign PolicyFebruary 6, 2019

Trump’s Wildly Inconsistent Foreign-Policy Vision

Last night’s State of the Union speech showcased the president’s deeply contradictory approach toward foreign affairs.

James Carden
War and PeaceJanuary 30, 2019

Q&A: Congress Takes a Historic Step to End the War on Yemen

California Congressman Ro Khanna tells us about his co-sponsorship of the House War Powers Resolution.

James Carden
Foreign PolicyJanuary 22, 2019

Congressman Eliot Engel’s Foreign Policy of Belligerence

House Democrats should cut back on the virtue-signaling and instead concentrate their efforts on supporting diplomatic efforts to finally put an end to the crisis in Syria.

James Carden

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James Carden

Election 2020June 13, 2019

In a speech at Indiana University, Mayor Pete promised to end America’s endless wars, support nuclear nonproliferation, and rejoin the Iran nuclear deal.

WorldApril 30, 2019

The Mueller report findings show a cyber “wild west” is not in the US national interest.

Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2019

As a new study reveals growing distrust between the populations of the two countries, citizen diplomacy becomes all the more important.

Foreign PolicyApril 4, 2019

On April 2, liberals and conservatives came together on Capitol Hill to challenge the Beltway’s hawkish foreign-policy orthodoxy.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

Global OrganizationsMarch 28, 2019

Next week, Washington will throw the military alliance a birthday party. How much is there to celebrate?

War and PeaceFebruary 14, 2019

Under the leadership of Republican Speaker Paul Ryan, the House did everything in its power to prevent Ro Khanna’s bill from coming to a vote.

War and PeaceFebruary 12, 2019

For 15 years, the Committee for the Republic has been a dissenting voice of sanity and civility in Washington.

Foreign PolicyFebruary 6, 2019

Last night’s State of the Union speech showcased the president’s deeply contradictory approach toward foreign affairs.

War and PeaceJanuary 30, 2019

California Congressman Ro Khanna tells us about his co-sponsorship of the House War Powers Resolution.

Foreign PolicyJanuary 22, 2019

House Democrats should cut back on the virtue-signaling and instead concentrate their efforts on supporting diplomatic efforts to finally put an end to the crisis in Syria.