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Turkey in Turmoil

Turkey in Turmoil Turkey in Turmoil

Last summer’s protest movement has faded, but now, after eleven years in power, Prime Minister Erdogan faces unprecedented corruption allegations.

Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / Jenna Krajeski

Crimea Crimea

The Russians had the thought the Olympics
 were done. They toasted a splendid occasion. Then Putin remembered another event: The Giant Cross-Country Invasion.

Mar 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Troubled AIPAC Meets, but Its Influence Wanes

Troubled AIPAC Meets, but Its Influence Wanes Troubled AIPAC Meets, but Its Influence Wanes

The Israel lobby lost big on Iran sanctions in January, and now it faces a huge challenge with the coming Obama-Kerry peace plan.

Mar 5, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Putin Helicopter

Vladimir Putin Must Back Down Vladimir Putin Must Back Down

Ukraine isn’t Russia’s, and neither is Crimea. There’s a lot at stake, and the crisis must be resolved through the UN, not by force.

Mar 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Stephen Cohen: The US Should Promote a Stable and United Ukraine

Stephen Cohen: The US Should Promote a Stable and United Ukraine Stephen Cohen: The US Should Promote a Stable and United Ukraine

Cohen warns the upheaval in Kiev could stoke Putin’s fears that the West is trying to destabilize Russia, and prompt him to crack down on Russian dissenters.

Feb 25, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Stephen Cohen: Western Recklessness Could Spark ‘a New Cold War Divide’ in Ukraine

Stephen Cohen: Western Recklessness Could Spark ‘a New Cold War Divide’ in Ukraine Stephen Cohen: Western Recklessness Could Spark ‘a New Cold War Divide’ in Ukraine

The Nation’s Stephen Cohen warns that America’s rush to pick sides in Ukraine will likely lead to a new ‘Cold War divide.’

Feb 24, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Stephen Cohen: In Kiev, We Can’t Ignore the Fascist Minority

Stephen Cohen: In Kiev, We Can’t Ignore the Fascist Minority Stephen Cohen: In Kiev, We Can’t Ignore the Fascist Minority

This week, Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen appeared on the John Batchelor Show and The O'Reilly Factor to discuss the geopolitical stakes of the unrest ...

Feb 19, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Can AIPAC Stop the Obama-Kerry Plan for Israel-Palestine?

Can AIPAC Stop the Obama-Kerry Plan for Israel-Palestine? Can AIPAC Stop the Obama-Kerry Plan for Israel-Palestine?

Over the next few weeks, President Obama will meet the leaders of Israel, Jordan and nearly all of the Persian Gulf Arab states.

Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Kerry’s Israel-Palestine Plan Will Challenge AIPAC

Kerry’s Israel-Palestine Plan Will Challenge AIPAC Kerry’s Israel-Palestine Plan Will Challenge AIPAC

The Israel lobby, defeated on Iran, is in a weakened state when it comes to what it really cares about: Israel itself.

Feb 3, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis

Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis

Stephen Cohen appears on the John Batchelor Show and KPFA 94.1’s Letters and Politics to discuss the escalating violence in Kiev. 

Jan 23, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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