Kiev Increasingly Resembles an American Colony Kiev Increasingly Resembles an American Colony
The possibility that an American may become Ukraine’s prime minister increases the impression that Kiev’s major decisions are made in Washington.
Mar 9, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Future of Oil Is Here—and It Doesn’t Look Pretty The Future of Oil Is Here—and It Doesn’t Look Pretty
As prices plummet and oversupply continues, the once-unsinkable industry is foundering.
Mar 8, 2016 / Michael T. Klare
The New Cold Warriors Bare Their Fangs Ahead of the Next Round of Syria Peace Talks The New Cold Warriors Bare Their Fangs Ahead of the Next Round of Syria Peace Talks
They praise anyone thought to be standing up to Russia, no matter how noxious.
Mar 8, 2016 / James Carden
Bernie Sanders, Foreign Policy Realist Bernie Sanders, Foreign Policy Realist
Without restraint abroad, we will never be able to focus on rebuilding our country at home.
Mar 8, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate
After withdrawing at the last minute in 2015, a twice-disgraced Islamophobe will be back at the pro-Israel group’s annual summit this year.
Mar 8, 2016 / Ali Gharib
Is the European Union Unraveling Before Our Eyes? Is the European Union Unraveling Before Our Eyes?
It’s being destroyed by its own contradictions and failure to deal with the refugee crisis.
Mar 7, 2016 / Maria Margaronis
The Syrian Cease-Fire Is Under Attack From Within the Obama Administration The Syrian Cease-Fire Is Under Attack From Within the Obama Administration
The US, Russia, and the UN support the agreement, but the secretary of defense and other forces are trying to torpedo it.
Mar 2, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Cairo: A Museum of Ghosts Cairo: A Museum of Ghosts
A visit to the Egyptian capital while government crackdowns are forcing many of its writers and artists to find a way out.
Mar 2, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Ursula Lindsey
It’s Time to Kick Israel Out of Soccer It’s Time to Kick Israel Out of Soccer
As we said for South Africa, “No normal sport in an abnormal society.” The idea has already rattled Israeli diplomats.
Mar 1, 2016 / Sean Jacobs and Aubrey Bloomfield
Israel Unleashes an Onslaught on Human-Rights NGOs, Artists, and Writers Israel Unleashes an Onslaught on Human-Rights NGOs, Artists, and Writers
The new wave of McCarthyite smears and repressive laws is unprecedented.
Feb 26, 2016 / David Palumbo-Liu