Foreign Policy

Former Ambassador Chas Freeman

Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State

Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman is that rare thing, an honest and wise diplomat—which is why he’ll probably never be appointed.

Oct 14, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.

Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Protest against settlement

Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel? Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel?

Israel has already chosen settlements, and Greater Israel, over a two-state solution. Washington needs to come to terms with that.

Oct 11, 2016 / Mairav Zonszein

Presidents Putin and Jinping

Think the US Is the Foremost Global Superpower? Think Again Think the US Is the Foremost Global Superpower? Think Again

Welcome to a multipolar world.

Oct 11, 2016 / Dilip Hiro

Hillary Clinton thumbs up

Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives

Clinton offers progressives the best chance to advance our issues and vision for the country—but only if we keep applying pressure and holding her accountable.

Oct 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump Clinton Debate

Last Night’s Ugly Debate Reminded Us That ‘Lesser Evil’ Sums Up This Election Last Night’s Ugly Debate Reminded Us That ‘Lesser Evil’ Sums Up This Election

At least there’s only a few weeks left until we can all concentrate on more important things.

Oct 10, 2016 / James Carden

Hodeidah Yemen Bombing

Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War

More than 10,000 have been killed, many by US ally Saudi Arabia in its indiscriminate bombing campaign.

Oct 7, 2016 / Nicolas Niarchos

Anna Politkovskaya

This Week Marks the 10th Anniversary of Anna Politkovskaya’s Murder This Week Marks the 10th Anniversary of Anna Politkovskaya’s Murder

The legacy of the fearless Russian journalist’s muckraking reporting still lives on.

Oct 6, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rebels in Aleppo.

Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria? Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria?

The proposed Obama-Putin cooperation was killed by its enemies in Washington, with dire implications.

Oct 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

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12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump 12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump

She and her platform represent much more than just “the lesser evil.”

Oct 5, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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