Obama Expands the ISIS Bombing Campaign to a 4th Country, the Media Barely Notice Obama Expands the ISIS Bombing Campaign to a 4th Country, the Media Barely Notice
What began two years ago as “limited” air strikes in Iraq now includes Syria, Afghanistan, and Libya—all with little public debate.
Aug 5, 2016 / Adam Johnson
We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections
Because, you know, it’s not as if Washington has ever done the same thing to other countries.
Aug 3, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
Cold War, Détente, Neo-McCarthyism, and Donald Trump Cold War, Détente, Neo-McCarthyism, and Donald Trump
The missing pro-détente argument may now be provoked by Donald Trump but is being suppressed by McCarthy-like attacks on the improbable messenger.
Aug 3, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Trump Wants to Stop the New Cold War, but Most of the American Media Just Doesn’t Understand Trump Wants to Stop the New Cold War, but Most of the American Media Just Doesn’t Understand
We should listen to what Trump says about Russia policy instead of Putin-baiting him.
Aug 2, 2016 / Video / Stephen F. Cohen
We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War
In their zeal to defeat Trump, Democrats are getting in the gutter with him—and as a result are on the verge of becoming the Cold War party.
Aug 2, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Temptations of Militarism: Gen. John Allen at the DNC The Temptations of Militarism: Gen. John Allen at the DNC
At last week’s DNC, General Allen’s speech was met with cheers and chants while his boisterous nationalism was left unchallenged.
Aug 1, 2016 / James Carden
How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel
Despite the best efforts of his delegates, the Democratic Party platform does not mention Israel’s occupation or its settlements.
Jul 28, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War
McCarthyism was a characteristic feature of the preceding Cold War, but now it is coming from liberals, even from the Clinton campaign.
Jul 27, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change
Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout.
Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump
Trump’s “Midnight in America” speech at the Republican National Convention could’ve been lifted directly from the Puritans.
Jul 22, 2016 / Greg Grandin