Korean War Games Korean War Games
Pyongyang's bellicose posturing conforms to an old pattern, but the dangers may be greater now because tensions are rising throughout the region.
Apr 3, 2013 / Bruce Cumings
United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor
And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.
Mar 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’ Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’
The White House’s placating of Netanyahu won't make talks with Iran any easier.
Mar 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
New Pope, Old Papacy New Pope, Old Papacy
There is nothing in Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s record to suggest that he will reform the Catholic Church.
Mar 15, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum
The Audacity of Hugo The Audacity of Hugo
In fourteen years, Chávez radically transformed Venezuela’s economy and society—and the majority of country loved him for it.
Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / Greg Grandin
Obama’s Iran Bluff Obama’s Iran Bluff
The United States won’t invade Iran anytime soon—just look at what North Korea has gotten away with.
Mar 12, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013) R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013)
A man who did a lot of good for a lot of people.
Mar 6, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
On the Legacy of Hugo Chávez On the Legacy of Hugo Chávez
Yes, the Venezuelan president could be a strongman. But he leaves behind what might be called the most democratic country in the Western Hemisphere.
Mar 6, 2013 / Greg Grandin
Progress in Iran Talks: Can We Stop the War-Whooping Now? Progress in Iran Talks: Can We Stop the War-Whooping Now?
By softening its rhetoric, the Western side has encouraged the Iranians to come to terms.
Feb 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
How Obama Can Avert Another Cold War How Obama Can Avert Another Cold War
The president should stem growing tensions with Russia to earn its cooperation in combating terrorism and nuclear proliferation.
Feb 19, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen