World Leaders

The Palestine Talks Break Down (Haven’t We Seen That Headline Before?)

The Palestine Talks Break Down (Haven’t We Seen That Headline Before?) The Palestine Talks Break Down (Haven’t We Seen That Headline Before?)

Netanyahu's intransigence wins the day.

Apr 2, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia

Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia Germany Sends an Envoy to Russia

Not the one you'd think.

Mar 27, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy

The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy

Unlike, George W. Bush, President Obama has avoided unilateralism and sought to accommodate Russia.

Mar 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?

Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia? Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?

The Middle East's strongmen might not dislike Russia's tough new stand.

Mar 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea

How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea

Bellicose posturing could lead to disaster. The only way out is through diplomacy.

Mar 20, 2014 / The Editors

The Cold War That Threatens Democracy

The Cold War That Threatens Democracy The Cold War That Threatens Democracy

The same mentality that promotes secret schemes aimed at regime change abroad will be applied at home.

Mar 20, 2014 / Tom Hayden

A Popular Referendum in Crimea A Popular Referendum in Crimea

The referendum will offer two choices, neither one of them “no.”                                                           —The New York Times The ballot was designed to show That they should change the status quo. It listed two ways they might go, But didn’t have a box for “no.” The vote turned Putin all aglow: Plain folks had dealt Ukraine a blow— In democratic vote, although They didn’t have a box for “no.”

Mar 19, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech

Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech

The Russian leader sounds nationalist tones and warns of US support for a “fifth column” inside Russia.

Mar 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

Back to Dark Days in Haiti? Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

The president of a country with no external threats, a history of military repression and an abundance of more pressing problems is rebuilding its once-banished military.

Mar 11, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

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

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