Foreign Policy

What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means

What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means

The verdict by twelve New York City jurors may have wounded the PA and the PLO, but it cannot slow the drive for Palestinian rights.

Feb 24, 2015 / George Bisharat

You Must Follow International Law (Unless You’re America)

You Must Follow International Law (Unless You’re America) You Must Follow International Law (Unless You’re America)

How Washington gave itself a global get-out-of-jail-free card.

Feb 24, 2015 / Alfred W. McCoy

Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel

Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel Netanyahu’s Latest Falsehood: The US Didn’t Support the Establishment of Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s new campaign ad rewrites history.

Feb 23, 2015 / John B. Judis

China Is Creating a New Economic World Order Right Under the West’s Nose

China Is Creating a New Economic World Order Right Under the West’s Nose China Is Creating a New Economic World Order Right Under the West’s Nose

From new “silk roads” to 40,000 miles of high-speed rail, China is poised to dominate the global economy in the twenty-first century.

Feb 23, 2015 / Pepe Escobar

David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses

David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses

The personal spat obscures the real horror of war crimes in El Salvador.

Feb 20, 2015 / Greg Grandin

On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?

On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War? On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?

This is the most dangerous geopolitical situation since the Cuban missile crisis.

Feb 19, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance

Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance

The Nation’s Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor that the fragile deal may be the last exit on the road to war with Russia.

Feb 18, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC

Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC

Jack Matlock makes the case for the United States reaching a practical compromise with Russia.

Feb 17, 2015 / James Carden

What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War?

What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War? What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War?

The domestic arms race in America is a one-way street—and the question is what awaits us up the road.

Feb 17, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

Democrats Need an Elizabeth Warren for Foreign Policy

Democrats Need an Elizabeth Warren for Foreign Policy Democrats Need an Elizabeth Warren for Foreign Policy

Hillary Clinton is already adopting a more aggressive foreign policy posture. Can it be challenged?

Feb 13, 2015 / George Zornick

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