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The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase

The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase

Patience is needed on all sides, and the US ought to make clear what sanctions relief Iran can expect once a deal is done.

May 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s?

Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s? Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s?

Two cheers for the president's centrist foreign policy. 

May 7, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Hungary and the End of Politics

Hungary and the End of Politics Hungary and the End of Politics

How Victor Orbán launched a constitutional coup and created a one-party state.

May 6, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Kim Lane Scheppele

Weeks After the Abduction of 276 Nigerian Schoolgirls, the World Is Finally Paying Attention

Weeks After the Abduction of 276 Nigerian Schoolgirls, the World Is Finally Paying Attention Weeks After the Abduction of 276 Nigerian Schoolgirls, the World Is Finally Paying Attention

“I cannot begin to comprehend the terror you are feeling,” says Melissa Harris-Perry in her open letter.

May 5, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

When Acceptance Just Isn’t Acceptable: Netanyahu’s Denial of Holocaust Acceptance

When Acceptance Just Isn’t Acceptable: Netanyahu’s Denial of Holocaust Acceptance When Acceptance Just Isn’t Acceptable: Netanyahu’s Denial of Holocaust Acceptance

Answering statements of Holocaust acceptance with denial is becoming a Netanyahu trademark.

Apr 28, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Russia Sabotages the Geneva Ukraine Accord, but New Sanctions Won’t Help

Russia Sabotages the Geneva Ukraine Accord, but New Sanctions Won’t Help Russia Sabotages the Geneva Ukraine Accord, but New Sanctions Won’t Help

And expanding or strengthening NATO will make things worse.

Apr 28, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Stephen Cohen: As US Rushes Into New Cold War, Where Is the Debate?

Stephen Cohen: As US Rushes Into New Cold War, Where Is the Debate? Stephen Cohen: As US Rushes Into New Cold War, Where Is the Debate?

As the Obama administration increasingly embraces a Cold War mentality in its dealings with Putin's Russa, Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen asks, where are the dissent...

Apr 23, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Hawks on Both Sides Could Upend Ukraine Diplomacy

Hawks on Both Sides Could Upend Ukraine Diplomacy Hawks on Both Sides Could Upend Ukraine Diplomacy

Russia’s foreign minister threatens further intervention as Biden arrives in Kiev.

Apr 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

‘American Military, Economic and Political Power Has Been Coming at Russia for Twenty Years’

‘American Military, Economic and Political Power Has Been Coming at Russia for Twenty Years’ ‘American Military, Economic and Political Power Has Been Coming at Russia for Twenty Years’

The Nation’s Stephen Cohen theorizes about President Putin’s motivations in Ukraine on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

Apr 18, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Stephen Cohen: A New Cold War Is Already Underway

Stephen Cohen: A New Cold War Is Already Underway Stephen Cohen: A New Cold War Is Already Underway

Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen appeared on Democracy Now on Thursday, criticizing Obama and NATO for provoking a heightened conflict with Russia over Ukraine.

Apr 17, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

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