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
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
This Trade Deal Would Make It a Whole Lot Harder to Fight Climate Change This Trade Deal Would Make It a Whole Lot Harder to Fight Climate Change
If the Trade in Services Agreement passes, individual countries wouldn’t be able to prioritize building a clean-energy infrastructure over fossil fuels.
Nov 10, 2016 / Michelle Chen
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
Why Is the United States Risking Involvement in Possible War Crimes? This Congressman Wants to Know. Why Is the United States Risking Involvement in Possible War Crimes? This Congressman Wants to Know.
Representative Ted Lieu is one of the few people in Washington asking tough questions about US involvement in Yemen.
Nov 4, 2016 / George Zornick
How ‘The New York Times’ Whitewashed the 1968 ‘October Surprise’—and Why It Still Matters How ‘The New York Times’ Whitewashed the 1968 ‘October Surprise’—and Why It Still Matters
Ever since Nixon and Kissinger undermined the Vietnam peace talks to win that election, politicians have used militarism abroad to defeat domestic opponents.
Nov 2, 2016 / Greg Grandin
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 / Stephen F. Cohen
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’s Hawks Are Threatening Escalation Against North Korea Hillary’s Hawks Are Threatening Escalation Against North Korea
They’re talking about cyber war, intensified sanctions, and preemptive military strikes.
Oct 28, 2016 / Tim Shorrock
The Filipino President Just Set Off a Diplomatic Earthquake The Filipino President Just Set Off a Diplomatic Earthquake
Rodrigo Duterte’s tilt toward China is a fundamental shift in the Western Pacific power balance.
Oct 27, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence