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Vladimir Putin, 2014.

Now That They’ve Been Proven Wrong, Will Putin’s Demonizers Apologize for Their Slanders? Now That They’ve Been Proven Wrong, Will Putin’s Demonizers Apologize for Their Slanders?

Probably not. Blaming the Russian president for everything is now a national hobby, the facts be damned.

Nov 15, 2016 / Blog / James Carden

Stephen Cohen

Stephen F. Cohen: ‘Above All, We Need Debate’ on Russia Stephen F. Cohen: ‘Above All, We Need Debate’ on Russia

Post-election, challenging the media’s dangerous orthodox consensus on Russia is more urgent than ever. 

Nov 11, 2016 / Video / Stephen F. Cohen

NATO Defense Meeting

Will Trump Break the Post–Cold War Order? Will Trump Break the Post–Cold War Order?

Much will depend on whom he surrounds himself with. But at least he’s put the question on the table.

Nov 11, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence

Donald Trump Iran

How Will Trump Reshape the Middle East? How Will Trump Reshape the Middle East?

If he follows through on his erratic statements, he could manage to alienate Russia, the Gulf monarchies, the EU, and Iran.

Nov 10, 2016 / Juan Cole

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Letters From the November 28, 2016, Issue Letters From the November 28, 2016, Issue

Blowing in the idiot wind…
Necessary trouble...

 All we are saying is... 
The true silent majority?…

Nov 10, 2016 / Letters / Our Readers

North Korean Nuclear Missiles

Why We Need to Start Worrying About Nukes Again Why We Need to Start Worrying About Nukes Again

No matter who wins the election, our next president will probably take us back to the nuclear threshold.

Nov 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare

Putin 2016

The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin

The personal vilification of Russia’s president is propelling the new Cold War toward hot war, poisoning American politics, and degrading US media.

Nov 2, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Anti-Regime Syria Rally

The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended. The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended.

The left is profoundly divided over the conflict, but we should at least agree on a set of principles to end it.

Oct 31, 2016 / Feature / Phyllis Bennis

Hillary Clinton CAP

Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors. Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors.

War is first and foremost a profitable racket.

Oct 25, 2016 / Dennis Kucinich

John Podesta

Here’s Why the #PodestaLeaks Aren’t Having Much Impact Here’s Why the #PodestaLeaks Aren’t Having Much Impact

Viewed through the lens of our polarized media, Wikileaks’ revelations will only serve to confirm our prior beliefs about the Clinton campaign.  

Oct 24, 2016 / Joshua Holland

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