In 2016, the UN Will Be Transformed. Will That Be Enough to Bring It Back to Life? In 2016, the UN Will Be Transformed. Will That Be Enough to Bring It Back to Life?
A new secretary general, a powerful bloc of developing nations, greater transparency—the 70-year-old global organization has a host of opportunities coming up.
Dec 22, 2015 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Sepp Blatter Is Suspended for Eight Years, Compares Self to Mandela Sepp Blatter Is Suspended for Eight Years, Compares Self to Mandela
FIFA’s chief has been suspended for eight years, but the drama is just beginning.
Dec 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin
The Inside Story of Syriza’s Struggle to Save Greece The Inside Story of Syriza’s Struggle to Save Greece
Exclusive interviews with the party’s top players shed light on the eurozone showdown.
Dec 18, 2015 / Video / Paul Mason
Kerry’s Mission to Moscow Kerry’s Mission to Moscow
After meeting with Putin, the secretary of state calls for a new US-Russian partnership—but can he enact it?
Dec 16, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
The New Nuclear Arms Race The New Nuclear Arms Race
Former Clinton Defense Secretary offers dire warning.
Dec 15, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Ukrainian Crisis: It’s Not All Putin’s Fault The Ukrainian Crisis: It’s Not All Putin’s Fault
Here are the four US policies that have most offended Russia.
Dec 14, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia
In the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, Washington and Brussels still reject a coalition with Moscow against international terrorism.
Dec 9, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing? In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing?
In exchange for including the ambitious target in the final text, developing nations are being pressured to never again mention “liability and compensation.”
Dec 9, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
With a 1.5 Degrees Celsius Target, the Climate-Justice Movement Is Poised to Score a Surprise Win With a 1.5 Degrees Celsius Target, the Climate-Justice Movement Is Poised to Score a Surprise Win
Pressure from activists and vulnerable countries has shifted the discussion away from a 2 degrees C target—a virtual death sentence for millions of people.
Dec 7, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Palestinians Fleeing Syria Are Among the Most Vulnerable Refugees The Palestinians Fleeing Syria Are Among the Most Vulnerable Refugees
Their special legal status leaves them stateless, even after decades of exile, and without the same rights as other refugees.
Dec 4, 2015 / Mai Abu Moghli and Nael Bitarie