Four Years of Ukraine and the Myths of Maidan Four Years of Ukraine and the Myths of Maidan
The history of the Ukrainian crisis, which has made everything it affected worse, is distorted by political myths and American media malpractice.
Jan 3, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why Russians Think ‘America Is Waging War Against Russia’ Why Russians Think ‘America Is Waging War Against Russia’
Russiagaters allege, with no evidence, that “Russia attacked America” in 2016, but many Russians believe—with reasonable cause—that the US has been attacking their country for 25 y...
Dec 20, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Is Now the Time to Consider Expanding NATO? Is Now the Time to Consider Expanding NATO?
Instead of repeating past mistakes, now might be the right time to learn from them.
Oct 31, 2017 / James Carden
US Special-Operations Forces Have Quietly Moved Onto the Russian Border US Special-Operations Forces Have Quietly Moved Onto the Russian Border
The percentage of special operators deployed to Europe quadrupled last year.
Oct 30, 2017 / Nick Turse
The Latest Push to Arm Ukraine The Latest Push to Arm Ukraine
Arming Kiev could hinder diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Sep 13, 2017 / James Carden
Does Putin Really Want to ‘Destabilize the West’? Does Putin Really Want to ‘Destabilize the West’?
Just as there is no forensic evidence of a Kremlin “attack on our democracy” in 2016, there is no political logic for Putin’s alleged motives.
Sep 6, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Could Paul Manafort Bring Down the Whole Trump Family? Could Paul Manafort Bring Down the Whole Trump Family?
He sits atop a massive tangle of ties to Russia, pro-Russian Ukrainians, and shady New York real-estate deals.
Aug 14, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism
Why is the mere discussion of federalism often equated with treason?
Jun 30, 2017 / Nicolai N. Petro
Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia
“Russiagate” has become a grave threat to US national security—but its discredited foundational allegations persist.
Jun 28, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia
Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.
Apr 26, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen