Foreign Policy

How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam

How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam

Its ‘generosity’ toward Cairo notwithstanding, Washington has been reduced to the role of a helpless bystander.

Jun 5, 2014 / Dilip Hiro

GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton

GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton

But, it turns out, Clinton sided with the hawks on trading for Bergdahl’s release.

Jun 4, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

What’s Next for Ukraine?

What’s Next for Ukraine? What’s Next for Ukraine?

Dr. Stephen Cohen discusses the latest on the crisis in Ukraine on The Thom Hartmann Program. 

Jun 3, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk?

Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk? Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk?

A heightened credible fear standard would particularly impact immigrants who are detained at the border and subjected to “expedited removal."

Jun 3, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord

In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord

But it’s looking like the president’s Europe trip is all about NATO and “reassuring” America’s allies, who aren’t threatened.

Jun 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The End of US Military Misadventurism?

The End of US Military Misadventurism? The End of US Military Misadventurism?

Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel joins the The Diane Rehm Show to assess Obama's vision for America’s role in world affairs.

May 30, 2014 / Nation in the News / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ukraine’s Far Right Loses Big, but Europe’s Russian-Backed Fascists Make Major Gains

Ukraine’s Far Right Loses Big, but Europe’s Russian-Backed Fascists Make Major Gains Ukraine’s Far Right Loses Big, but Europe’s Russian-Backed Fascists Make Major Gains

The crisis in Ukraine winds down in the wake of Poroshenko’s chocolate-covered win.

May 30, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism

Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism Chris Christie Preaches a Foreign Policy of American Exceptionalism

Not quite a neoconservative, Christie is still sounding a lot like, well, Hillary Clinton when it comes to world affairs.

May 29, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Whom Does Petro Poroshenko Represent?

Whom Does Petro Poroshenko Represent? Whom Does Petro Poroshenko Represent?

Dr. Stephen Cohen appears on The John Batchelor Show to discuss the election results in Ukraine.  

May 29, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

Libya Airstrike

Is Obama Moving the ‘War on Terror’ to Africa? Is Obama Moving the ‘War on Terror’ to Africa?

Despite talk of a pivot to Asia, the US military‘s gaze has settled on Africa. 

May 28, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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