World Leaders

Trump May

Theresa May Is Totally Crushing on Donald Trump Theresa May Is Totally Crushing on Donald Trump

Other European leaders: No thanks.

Feb 8, 2017 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Ukrainian Tanks

Ukraine Revisited Ukraine Revisited

From the beginning of the crisis more than three years ago, false (or half-true) narratives have dominated US media accounts and policymaking.

Feb 8, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Steve Bannon Wants To Start World War III

Steve Bannon Wants To Start World War III Steve Bannon Wants To Start World War III

His 2009 film, Generation Zero, shows a hellishly bleak vision of our past, present, and future, driven by a magical belief in historical determinism.

Feb 8, 2017 / Blog / Micah L. Sifry

andy puzder

Andy Puzder Is an Indefensible Nominee Who Can and Must Be Stopped Andy Puzder Is an Indefensible Nominee Who Can and Must Be Stopped

Labor groups are turning up the volume on Trump’s vulnerable pick for secretary of labor.

Feb 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull

Donald Trump Cannot Manage a Phone Call With a Longstanding Global Ally Donald Trump Cannot Manage a Phone Call With a Longstanding Global Ally

This should scare the wits out of Americans of every partisanship and ideology.

Feb 2, 2017 / John Nichols

Alexandria during the 2011 uprising

Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt

The regime of dictator Sisi is taking unprecedented measures against political prisoners, but Trump thinks he’s a “fantastic guy.”

Feb 1, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Spicer press conference

The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It

If the administration continues this crackdown, we may soon find out what a nation without career diplomats looks like.

Feb 1, 2017 / Hannah Gurman

Ukrainian Armored Vehicle

The Friends and Foes of Détente The Friends and Foes of Détente

The January 28 phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin signified their quest for a new détente, and its enemies quickly struck back.

Feb 1, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

BRICS leaders at the summit

The Liberal, Postwar ‘Order’ Is Dying—and That’s a Good Thing The Liberal, Postwar ‘Order’ Is Dying—and That’s a Good Thing

Decades of unchallenged pre-eminence have left Americans fearful of change but also greatly in need of it.

Jan 25, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Trump and Peña Nieto

Don’t Expect Mexico’s Elites to Stand Up to Trump Don’t Expect Mexico’s Elites to Stand Up to Trump

They’re too dependent on US aid, so will have to renegotiate NAFTA on his terms—even though the agreement has done far more damage to Mexico.

Jan 25, 2017 / Greg Grandin

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