The New Cold War Escalates Toward Hot War The New Cold War Escalates Toward Hot War
The Obama administration decides to “position” heavy military equipment on Russia’s borders.
Jun 25, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
June 24, 1948: The Soviet Union Begins a Blockade of West Berlin June 24, 1948: The Soviet Union Begins a Blockade of West Berlin
"Matters have been allowed to go so far that a mere truce seems to be ruled out."
Jun 24, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
June 20, 1900: The Boxer Rebellion Begins in China, Targets Foreign Interference June 20, 1900: The Boxer Rebellion Begins in China, Targets Foreign Interference
"The revolt is one against modern ideas and methods, whether imposed from without or advocated from within."
Jun 20, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
‘It’s the Day Without Haitians in Dominican Republic’ ‘It’s the Day Without Haitians in Dominican Republic’
Haitian residents go into hiding as the deadline for mass deportation arrives.
Jun 19, 2015 / Roberto Lovato
New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society New Documentary Series Calls Out the Militarization of US Society
The theme of alternative foreign policy and national security possibilities is what animates an ambitious new project from our friends at Brave New Films.
Jun 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg
ISIS Is Using US Military Hardware to Fight the Iraqi Army ISIS Is Using US Military Hardware to Fight the Iraqi Army
And the Pentagon wants to send even more to the country.
Jun 19, 2015 / Andrew J. Bacevich
China Is Building a Massive Railway Across South America—at a Huge Human and Environmental Cost China Is Building a Massive Railway Across South America—at a Huge Human and Environmental Cost
How the “Twin Ocean Railroad” pits people against profit.
Jun 19, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Death and Devastation in Sanaa Death and Devastation in Sanaa
The brutal Saudi bombing of Yemen has killed thousands and left the capital paralyzed by fuel and water shortages.
Jun 18, 2015 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt? Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt?
Support for the Muslim Brotherhood has fallen, but they still command a sizable minority.
Jun 18, 2015 / Juan Cole
Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia
Walking away from bilateral negotiations doesn’t “punish” Russia, as Washington intended. It weakens international security.
Jun 18, 2015 / Edward Lozansky