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Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict

Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict Time to End the Bloody Ukraine Conflict

NATO leaders—including President Obama—have escalated tensions in Ukraine while dismissing opportunities to bring the conflict to a reasonable conclusion quickly.

Sep 9, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The 2014 NATO Summit: Giving War a Chance

The 2014 NATO Summit: Giving War a Chance The 2014 NATO Summit: Giving War a Chance

The 2014 NATO Summit closed on Friday with one main accomplishment: the increased militarization and institutionalization of a new Cold War.

Sep 8, 2014 / James Carden

The State Department Says Russia Is Invading Ukraine—Should We Believe It?

The State Department Says Russia Is Invading Ukraine—Should We Believe It? The State Department Says Russia Is Invading Ukraine—Should We Believe It?

A memo to Angela Merkel from Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity.

Sep 2, 2014 / Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Press Room

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