Regions and Countries

Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret

Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret

An interview with Russ Bellant, author of Old Nazis, the New Right, and the Republican Party.

Mar 28, 2014 / Paul H. Rosenberg and Foreign Policy In Focus

Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia

Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia

Not the one you'd think.

Mar 27, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How The National Front Is Systematically Winning Over the French Electorate

How The National Front Is Systematically Winning Over the French Electorate How The National Front Is Systematically Winning Over the French Electorate

Marine Le Pen’s party has emerged as a formidable political force not just nationally, but locally. 

Mar 26, 2014 / Cécile Alduy

In New York’s Urban Borscht Belt, Ukrainians Debate Russia and Revolution

In New York’s Urban Borscht Belt, Ukrainians Debate Russia and Revolution In New York’s Urban Borscht Belt, Ukrainians Debate Russia and Revolution

Where Putin is the toast—and scourge—of the town

Mar 26, 2014 / Dusty Christensen

Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?

Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia? Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?

The Middle East's strongmen might not dislike Russia's tough new stand.

Mar 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Popular Referendum in Crimea A Popular Referendum in Crimea

The referendum will offer two choices, neither one of them “no.”                                                           —The New York Times The ballot was designed to show That they should change the status quo. It listed two ways they might go, But didn’t have a box for “no.” The vote turned Putin all aglow: Plain folks had dealt Ukraine a blow— In democratic vote, although They didn’t have a box for “no.”

Mar 19, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech

Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech

The Russian leader sounds nationalist tones and warns of US support for a “fifth column” inside Russia.

Mar 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels

As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels

Social media platforms are enabling women to speak out anonymously and show that harassment exists—but that hasn’t resulted in culture change.

Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Whitman

A Precarious Victory in El Salvador

A Precarious Victory in El Salvador A Precarious Victory in El Salvador

Washington is threatening to withhold development aid unless El Salvador adopts economic policies that Salvadorans just voted against.

Mar 18, 2014 / Madeleine Conway and Foreign Policy In Focus

Obama’s Response to the Crimea Vote Is Measured, So Far

Obama’s Response to the Crimea Vote Is Measured, So Far Obama’s Response to the Crimea Vote Is Measured, So Far

But the hawks are demanding much stronger measures.

Mar 17, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

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