Transitional governments

Obama Offers Putin a Face-Saving Off-Ramp on Crimea

Obama Offers Putin a Face-Saving Off-Ramp on Crimea Obama Offers Putin a Face-Saving Off-Ramp on Crimea

It’s a last-minute offer, but Putin should take it.

Mar 13, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

How the West Enabled the Rise of Russian Nationalism

How the West Enabled the Rise of Russian Nationalism How the West Enabled the Rise of Russian Nationalism

Russian nationalism would not have become as influential without the Ukrainian revolution and the Western support for it. 

Mar 12, 2014 / Andrei P. Tsygankov

Will the Hawks Capture Obama on Ukraine?

Will the Hawks Capture Obama on Ukraine? Will the Hawks Capture Obama on Ukraine?

The White House is facing a lot of pressure to drive a confrontation over Ukraine.

Mar 11, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Drop the Bluster: No Reasonable Person Wants War with Russia

Drop the Bluster: No Reasonable Person Wants War with Russia Drop the Bluster: No Reasonable Person Wants War with Russia

Katrina vanden Heuvel appears on MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry for an update on the Ukraine crisis. 

Mar 10, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine

Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine

The international community should be pushing for compromise to prevent this fragile and bitterly divided country from breaking apart.

Mar 7, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors

The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt

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 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

Diplomacy Is ‘Key’ for Resolving the Crisis in Ukraine

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 / Nation in the News / Press Room

As Far-Right Groups Infiltrate Kiev’s Institutions, the Student Movement Pushes Back

As Far-Right Groups Infiltrate Kiev’s Institutions, the Student Movement Pushes Back As Far-Right Groups Infiltrate Kiev’s Institutions, the Student Movement Pushes Back

A left-leaning student movement could provide an alternative to the right-wing dominance of Ukraine’s street protests and parliamentary politics.

Mar 4, 2014 / Alec Luhn

The United States Has ‘Zero’ Options in Ukraine

The United States Has ‘Zero’ Options in Ukraine The United States Has ‘Zero’ Options in Ukraine

Appearing on PBS NewsHour, Stephen Cohen explains President Putin’s motivation for sending Russian troops into Crimea. 

Mar 3, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine

The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine

It’s no time for a White House victory dance.

Feb 24, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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