World Leaders

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.

Jul 6, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy

Ankara has already patched up relations with Israel and Russia—and Washington could be next.

Jul 6, 2016 / Juan Cole

General David Petraeus retirement

The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension

Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?

Jul 5, 2016 / Dispatch / Nick Turse

What Will New Leadership Mean for the UN?

What Will New Leadership Mean for the UN? What Will New Leadership Mean for the UN?

The new UN secretary general and General Assembly president are being chosen in a process of unprecedented openness.

Jun 30, 2016 / Barbara Crossette

London at dawn

Britain Is in Danger of Becoming a Zombie State Britain Is in Danger of Becoming a Zombie State

There is one path back from the abyss—but it’s a narrow one.

Jun 29, 2016 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

EU and UK Flags

Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People) Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People)

Unwilling to confront its own responsibility, the US political-media elite is again demonizing Putin and denigrating democracy to explain the UK vote to leave the EU.

Jun 29, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

How Brexit Could Avert a New Cold War

How Brexit Could Avert a New Cold War How Brexit Could Avert a New Cold War

Could the people’s vote force the EU to lighten its destructive austerity and lead NATO to reconsider its increasingly reckless posture toward Russia?

Jun 28, 2016 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Keep Calm and Carry On: Why the Angst Over Brexit?

Keep Calm and Carry On: Why the Angst Over Brexit? Keep Calm and Carry On: Why the Angst Over Brexit?

Brexit is no more about Vladimir Putin than it is about Donald Trump or the Syria “red-line.”

Jun 27, 2016 / James Carden

Colombia Peace Agreement

War Is Over in Colombia War Is Over in Colombia

The end of the war could integrate Colombia more fully into Latin America.

Jun 24, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote

Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote

I landed this morning in London, the capital of a nation that voted to turn its back on its neighbors.

Jun 24, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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