Foreign Policy

Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine

Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine Time for Realism and Common Sense on Ukraine

The international community should be pushing for compromise to prevent this fragile and bitterly divided country from breaking apart.

Mar 7, 2014 / The Editors

The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt

The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt The Dark Side of the Ukraine Revolt

Ukraine’s ultra-right-wing Svoboda party is no fringe organization.

Mar 6, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

Diplomacy Is ‘Key’ for Resolving the Crisis in Ukraine

Diplomacy Is ‘Key’ for Resolving the Crisis in Ukraine Diplomacy Is ‘Key’ for Resolving the Crisis in Ukraine

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel calls for an end to sabre-rattling over Ukraine in an appearance on CNN’s Amanpour

Mar 5, 2014 / Press Room

How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy

How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy

Rising oil and gas production close to home is enabling a more aggressive stance toward rivals abroad.

Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships

Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships

Even as we condemn the introduction of Russian troops in Crimea, we have to remember that the Cold War is over—and both sides must act that way.

Mar 5, 2014 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus

Troubled AIPAC Meets, but Its Influence Wanes

Troubled AIPAC Meets, but Its Influence Wanes Troubled AIPAC Meets, but Its Influence Wanes

The Israel lobby lost big on Iran sanctions in January, and now it faces a huge challenge with the coming Obama-Kerry peace plan.

Mar 5, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

As Far-Right Groups Infiltrate Kiev’s Institutions, the Student Movement Pushes Back

As Far-Right Groups Infiltrate Kiev’s Institutions, the Student Movement Pushes Back As Far-Right Groups Infiltrate Kiev’s Institutions, the Student Movement Pushes Back

A left-leaning student movement could provide an alternative to the right-wing dominance of Ukraine’s street protests and parliamentary politics.

Mar 4, 2014 / Alec Luhn

The Next Battleground in the War on Whistleblowers

The Next Battleground in the War on Whistleblowers The Next Battleground in the War on Whistleblowers

Robert MacLean, a US Air Marshal fired for allegedly leaking sensitive government documents, is just trying to get his job back. For the rest of us, his case has much more profound...

Mar 4, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

The United States Has ‘Zero’ Options in Ukraine

The United States Has ‘Zero’ Options in Ukraine The United States Has ‘Zero’ Options in Ukraine

Appearing on PBS NewsHour, Stephen Cohen explains President Putin’s motivation for sending Russian troops into Crimea. 

Mar 3, 2014 / Press Room

Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New World Order?

Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New World Order? Are We Witnessing the Emergence of a New World Order?

An imperial era is on the wane, war is in absentia and there are no rising great powers on the horizon.

Mar 3, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

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