Regions and Countries

Ukrainian flag

The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism

Why is the mere discussion of federalism often equated with treason?

Jun 30, 2017 / Nicolai N. Petro

Labour Party

This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK This Is How Labour Nearly Won in the UK

The party had a leader with integrity; a hopeful, inspiring manifesto; and energetic canvassing by new members—with a big boost from Bernie supporters.

Jun 29, 2017 / Rachel Shabi

Trump at press conference

Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia

“Russiagate” has become a grave threat to US national security—but its discredited foundational allegations persist.

Jun 28, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Is the Saudi Boycott of Qatar Driving It into the Arms of Iran? Is the Saudi Boycott of Qatar Driving It into the Arms of Iran?

Saudi overreaching just might destroy the Gulf Cooperation Council—and strengthen Iran’s regional power.

Jun 28, 2017 / Juan Cole

Moon Jae In

South Korean President Moon Jae-in Prepares for a Difficult Meeting With Trump South Korean President Moon Jae-in Prepares for a Difficult Meeting With Trump

Dealing with the hawkish president won’t be easy for Moon, who seeks renewed peace efforts with North Korea.

Jun 27, 2017 / Tim Shorrock

Afghan Escalation

Trump’s Chaos Is Covering for Stealth Escalation Overseas Trump’s Chaos Is Covering for Stealth Escalation Overseas

Americans are tired of wars without end. But the reality is that we are headed into more war without public support, without a sensible strategy or a clear purpose.

Jun 27, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Macron on the March in France

Macron on the March in France Macron on the March in France

Many voters share his belief that the current crisis requires a different kind of politics—but can Macron deliver the goods?

Jun 27, 2017 / Feature / Arthur Goldhammer

Etienne Tshisekedi

Violence Is Rising in Congo—and the United States and EU Can Stop It, if They Want To Violence Is Rising in Congo—and the United States and EU Can Stop It, if They Want To

They have immense leverage over Joseph Kabila’s repressive government.

Jun 26, 2017 / James North

A U.S. Special Forces trainer supervises a military assault drill for a unit within the Sudan People's Liberation Army conducted in Nzara on the outskirts of Yambio

American Special Ops Forces Have Deployed to 70 Percent of the World’s Countries in 2017 American Special Ops Forces Have Deployed to 70 Percent of the World’s Countries in 2017

And we’re only halfway through the year.

Jun 26, 2017 / Nick Turse

Grenfell Tower

The Economic System That Made the Grenfell Tragedy Possible The Economic System That Made the Grenfell Tragedy Possible

In the UK—and in the US—public goods like affordable housing have been neglected to dangerous degrees.

Jun 26, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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