How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race
Putin declares that the long US attempt to gain nuclear superiority over Russia has failed and hopes Washington will “listen now.”
Mar 7, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why Are US Troops Still in South Korea, Anyway? Why Are US Troops Still in South Korea, Anyway?
Our garrison is no longer needed to defend the South—and it poses a continuing threat to the North.
Mar 6, 2018 / Jeff Faux
Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism
Many aspects of Russiagate are said to be unprecedented—which is very far from the truth.
Feb 28, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in the US The Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in the US
The attacks against George Soros are an attack on decency in American public life.
Feb 28, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman
For South Africa’s New President, ‘Black Economic Empowerment’ Is All About Personal Enrichment For South Africa’s New President, ‘Black Economic Empowerment’ Is All About Personal Enrichment
A courageous labor leader during the anti-apartheid struggle, Cyril Ramaphosa is now the face of neoliberal extractivism and worker exploitation.
Feb 27, 2018 / Patrick Bond
On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy
It is a perilous for Democrats to be fanning the flames rather than looking for ways to limit the fire.
Feb 27, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta
One thing that should never be debated is the sanctity of civilian life, and the fact that collective punishment is always wrong.
Feb 23, 2018 / Loubna Mrie
What Do the Pyeongchang Games Mean for South Korea? What Do the Pyeongchang Games Mean for South Korea?
Professor Heejoon Chung discusses the ongoing costs of the Olympics, North-South diplomacy, and Los Angeles 2028.
Feb 23, 2018 / Madeleine Han
Why Russia Is Emerging as the World’s Indispensable Diplomatic Power Why Russia Is Emerging as the World’s Indispensable Diplomatic Power
Moscow, working in concert with others, has set courses toward the diplomatic resolution of several key conflicts.
Feb 22, 2018 / Patrick Lawrence
‘Russiagate’ Is Revealing Alarming Truths About America’s Political-Media Elites ‘Russiagate’ Is Revealing Alarming Truths About America’s Political-Media Elites
Its allegations and practices suggest disdain for American institutions, principles, best interests, and indeed for the American people.
Feb 21, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen