Washington’s Strategy in Iraq Has Failed Washington’s Strategy in Iraq Has Failed
Why Iraq remains a quagmire after decades of intervention, trillions of dollars, the full weight of American military power, and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
Jun 25, 2015 / Peter Van Buren
The New Cold War Escalates Toward Hot War The New Cold War Escalates Toward Hot War
The Obama administration decides to “position” heavy military equipment on Russia’s borders.
Jun 25, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
June 22, 1944: FDR Signs the GI Bill June 22, 1944: FDR Signs the GI Bill
We like to remember the GI Bill of Rights as non-partisan, but we forget the fierce opposition the bill faced from segregationist Southern Democrats.
Jun 22, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner
New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society
The theme of alternative foreign policy and national security possibilities is what animates an ambitious new project from our friends at Brave New Films.
Jun 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg
Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia
Walking away from bilateral negotiations doesn’t “punish” Russia, as Washington intended. It weakens international security.
Jun 18, 2015 / Edward Lozansky
Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy
The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.
Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden
The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo
One US military base, decades of lies, and a crime that has never been faced or righted.
Jun 15, 2015 / David Vine
How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President
Critics call him timid, but the president’s foreign policy has often been too aggressive—even at the risk of our long-term national interests.
Jun 2, 2015 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger
Ukraine’s ‘Full-Fledged Economic Meltdown’ Ukraine’s ‘Full-Fledged Economic Meltdown’
Obstacles to détente in the Ukraine crisis and predictions for the country's uncertain economic future.
May 28, 2015 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen
How Private Contractors Have Created a Shadow NSA How Private Contractors Have Created a Shadow NSA
A new cybersecurity elite moves between government and private practice, taking state secrets with them.
May 27, 2015 / Feature / Tim Shorrock