It’s Not Too Late for an Honest Russian-American Dialogue It’s Not Too Late for an Honest Russian-American Dialogue
People from both countries must return to the simple idea of discussing our problems—and our solutions—openly with each other.
Jan 17, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Who Are the Real Enemies of US National Security? Who Are the Real Enemies of US National Security?
New allegations that President-elect Trump can be controlled by the Kremlin through compromising information are unprecedented in American history and policy-making.
Jan 11, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Did Putin Really Launch a ‘Cyber–Pearl Harbor’ Against America? Did Putin Really Launch a ‘Cyber–Pearl Harbor’ Against America?
Hysteria over Russia’s alleged hacking of the 2016 presidential election may make this US-Russian crisis more dangerous than the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
Jan 4, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
The Perils of Russophobia The Perils of Russophobia
Anyone too young to remember HUAC and the destruction the Cold War wrought should study up. We are a few short steps away from both.
Dec 29, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence
American Cold Warriors Want to Fight Russia, Not Terrorism American Cold Warriors Want to Fight Russia, Not Terrorism
As terrorists strike again, from Ankara and Berlin to Syria, the US political-media establishment is determined to disqualify Putin as a security partner for President-elect Trump.
Dec 21, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Cold War Hysteria vs. US National Security Cold War Hysteria vs. US National Security
Allegations that Putin “stole” the election for Trump further prevent the urgent discussion needed to cope with grave new Cold War dangers.
Dec 15, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Remembering El Mozote, the Worst Massacre in Modern Latin American History Remembering El Mozote, the Worst Massacre in Modern Latin American History
For decades, justice was denied and survivors were afraid to talk. But recently an international court found the government guilty, and a local judge has reopened a case against th...
Dec 13, 2016 / Sarah Esther Maslin
Mad Men: Trump May Be the Perfect Vehicle for Kissinger’s Philosophy Mad Men: Trump May Be the Perfect Vehicle for Kissinger’s Philosophy
The elder statesman has always insisted on the importance of unpredictability, even irrationality, in diplomacy.
Dec 8, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Neo-McCarthyism and the New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and the New Cold War
The preceding Cold War generated a prolonged slurring and suppression of dissenting American voices, and it may be happening again.
Dec 7, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Détente Now: A New Call for Peace, Security, and Cooperation Détente Now: A New Call for Peace, Security, and Cooperation
Civic and religious leaders in Germany are spearheading a new initiative to avoid war between Russia and the West.
Dec 6, 2016 / Blog / Gilbert Doctorow, Ute Finckh-Krämer, Ludger Volmer, Rolf Ekéus, and Noam Chomsky