World Leaders

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.

Oct 12, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Protest against settlement

Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel? Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel?

Israel has already chosen settlements, and Greater Israel, over a two-state solution. Washington needs to come to terms with that.

Oct 11, 2016 / Mairav Zonszein

Hillary Clinton thumbs up

Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives

Clinton offers progressives the best chance to advance our issues and vision for the country—but only if we keep applying pressure and holding her accountable.

Oct 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Dump Trump

The First Republicans to Break With Trump Over His Groping Tape Were Mormons The First Republicans to Break With Trump Over His Groping Tape Were Mormons

Does this give Clinton a chance in Utah?

Oct 10, 2016 / Jon Wiener

Colombia Peace Deal

Should Colombian President Santos Decline the Nobel Peace Prize? Should Colombian President Santos Decline the Nobel Peace Prize?

That’s what Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho did in 1973. Whatever Santos does, let’s hope he uses the award to advance the cause of peace.

Oct 7, 2016 / Greg Grandin and Emilio Leanza

Rebels in Aleppo.

Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria? Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria?

The proposed Obama-Putin cooperation was killed by its enemies in Washington, with dire implications.

Oct 6, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Progressives Should Vote for Hillary Clinton

Why Progressives Should Vote for Hillary Clinton Why Progressives Should Vote for Hillary Clinton

A Trump presidency would be a catastrophe, whereas a big win by Clinton creates an opening for change.

Oct 5, 2016 / Editorial / The Nation

Syria Damascus airstrike

The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War

The collapse of talks takes the United States one step closer to an unnecessarily deadly “military solution” to the Syria crisis.

Oct 3, 2016 / James Carden

Peres in Hebron

The Shimon Peres Palestinians Can’t Forget The Shimon Peres Palestinians Can’t Forget

The bulk of his career actually undermined the peace he claimed to be seeking.

Sep 30, 2016 / Yousef Munayyer

Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The US-Russia Backed Cease-Fire in Syria Hangs in the Balance: Will Cooler Heads Prevail? The US-Russia Backed Cease-Fire in Syria Hangs in the Balance: Will Cooler Heads Prevail?

The only way to end the conflict is through a political settlement, which House Democrats now are wisely urging on the administration.

Sep 30, 2016 / James Carden

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