Foreign Policy

Horrifying Blowback in Kenya

Horrifying Blowback in Kenya Horrifying Blowback in Kenya

This is only the latest in a string of terror attacks since Kenya invaded Somalia in 2011.

Apr 3, 2015 / Karen Rothmyer

The Iran Agreement Is Historic. Will Congress Destroy It?

The Iran Agreement Is Historic. Will Congress Destroy It? The Iran Agreement Is Historic. Will Congress Destroy It?

Let’s call opponents of this deal what they are: warmongers.

Apr 3, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Good Riddance to Bob Menendez?

Good Riddance to Bob Menendez? Good Riddance to Bob Menendez?

The New Jersey Democratic senator, indicted on corruption charges, has a long history of siding with AIPAC and the GOP over his own party.

Apr 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution

Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution

In an historic election, voters declared that they’re tired of economic growth without development for all.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cheta Nwanze

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Stephen Cohen speaks to John Batchelor about the campaign to sabotage the Minsk II agreement.

Apr 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government

Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government Why ‘The Nation’ Is Suing the Federal Government

The NSA is monitoring almost all of our international communications. This is a fundamental violation of First and Fourth Amendment rights.

Mar 31, 2015 / The Editors

Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History?

Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History? Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History?

In the new politics of Afghanistan, the Obama administration finds itself being reduced to the status of bystander.

Mar 31, 2015 / Dilip Hiro

What’s Really Behind the Saudi Attack on Yemen

What’s Really Behind the Saudi Attack on Yemen What’s Really Behind the Saudi Attack on Yemen

The monarchy’s motivations are not primarily sectarian.

Mar 27, 2015 / Juan Cole

The Ukrainian People Deserve Better Than the Kiev Government

The Ukrainian People Deserve Better Than the Kiev Government The Ukrainian People Deserve Better Than the Kiev Government

Stephen Cohen talks with Jon Batchelor about how history informs the Ukranian crisis today.

Mar 25, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral

Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral

Dozens of poor El Salvadorans were killed during the bishop’s funeral thirty five years ago.

Mar 25, 2015 / Greg Grandin

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