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Is Diplomacy Now Possible in Ukraine?

Is Diplomacy Now Possible in Ukraine? Is Diplomacy Now Possible in Ukraine?

“We are in the classic fog of war,” says Stephen Cohen.

Aug 27, 2014 / Nation in the News / The Nation

The Most Important Political Figure in Europe Visits Kiev This Saturday

The Most Important Political Figure in Europe Visits Kiev This Saturday The Most Important Political Figure in Europe Visits Kiev This Saturday

When Chancellor Merkel meets with President Petro Poroshenko, she’s going to want something in return

Aug 21, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy

The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy

US fallacies may be leading to war with Russia.

Aug 12, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Israel Must Stop Its Campaign of Terror

Israel Must Stop Its Campaign of Terror Israel Must Stop Its Campaign of Terror

As world leaders fail to end the bloodletting in Gaza, it is up to civil society to demand justice for Palestinians.

Jul 30, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors

The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny

The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny

The New Cold War has arrived, and the Washington hawks are unprepared. 

Jul 30, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

Vladimir Putin, 2014.

Will Putin Go All-In on Ukraine if Rebels Are Near Defeat? Will Putin Go All-In on Ukraine if Rebels Are Near Defeat?

Only Putin knows. But he also knows he doesn’t have to fear a US or NATO military response.

Jul 25, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Russian and American News Media Give ‘Mirror Image’ Accounts of MH17 Crash

Russian and American News Media Give ‘Mirror Image’ Accounts of MH17 Crash Russian and American News Media Give ‘Mirror Image’ Accounts of MH17 Crash

In Russia and in the US, the media play the blame game. 

Jul 22, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War

Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War Ukraine: Anvil of the New Cold War

To understand the present crisis over downed Malaysian flight MH17, we need to look at the roots of the new Cold War.

Jul 21, 2014 / Tom Hayden

Just How Left-Wing Is Italy’s New Prime Minister?

Just How Left-Wing Is Italy’s New Prime Minister? Just How Left-Wing Is Italy’s New Prime Minister?

The old left sneers at the recently elected Matteo Renzi. But he’s already carried out undeniably redistributive measures during his brief tenure.

Jul 16, 2014 / Frederika Randall

Protests, Fraud and Violence Follow Announcement of the Preliminary Afghan Vote Count

Protests, Fraud and Violence Follow Announcement of the Preliminary Afghan Vote Count Protests, Fraud and Violence Follow Announcement of the Preliminary Afghan Vote Count

Humpty Dumpty hasn’t been put back together yet, thirteen years after the US invasion.

Jul 8, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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