Terrorism and the Perils of ‘Russiagate’ Terrorism and the Perils of ‘Russiagate’
As Trump and Putin strive for an essential US-Russia alliance against international terrorism, American media frenzy, fueled by anonymous leaks, continues to thwart it.
May 31, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
What Explains Trump’s Sharp About-Face on Saudi Arabia? What Explains Trump’s Sharp About-Face on Saudi Arabia?
It has more than a little to do with the power of the Saudi lobby—as well as the administration’s deep hostility toward Iran.
May 22, 2017 / James Carden
The US Will Never Win the War in Afghanistan The US Will Never Win the War in Afghanistan
The military has no strategy for victory, merely a plan to avoid defeat.
May 16, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
World War II Memories in Moscow, Another Cold War Inquisition in Washington World War II Memories in Moscow, Another Cold War Inquisition in Washington
On May 9, while Russia was commemorating the 27 million Soviet citizens who died fighting Nazi Germany, the US political-media class was vilifying the Kremlin and seeking its Ameri...
May 10, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia
Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.
Apr 26, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy? Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy?
A challenge to the failed doctrines of the Democratic foreign-policy establishment is long overdue.
Apr 25, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why the New Cold War Is More Dangerous Than the Preceding One Why the New Cold War Is More Dangerous Than the Preceding One
Questionable but orthodox Cold War narratives make actual war with Russia more likely than during its 40-year predecessor.
Apr 19, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why We Can’t Afford to Send More Troops to the Middle East Why We Can’t Afford to Send More Troops to the Middle East
Pursuing such policies would all but hand victory to ISIS and other extremist groups.
Apr 18, 2017 / Danny Sjursen
Syria Strike Follows Washington’s Failed Foreign-Policy Playbook Syria Strike Follows Washington’s Failed Foreign-Policy Playbook
For those who recognize that Trump cannot bomb his way to peace, it is time to revive and mobilize an antiwar movement.
Apr 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria Demand That Congress Cancel Its Recess to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War in Syria
The same man who slammed the door on Syrian refugees used the plight of Syrian children to justify the bombing.
Apr 7, 2017 / NationAction