On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War? On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?
This is the most dangerous geopolitical situation since the Cuban missile crisis.
Feb 19, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years
Missed American Sniper? That’s okay—you’ve probably already seen it.
Feb 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Peter Van Buren
Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance Minsk 2 May Be the Last Chance
The Nation’s Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor that the fragile deal may be the last exit on the road to war with Russia.
Feb 18, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power
Syriza and its allies responded to crisis in a way no one could have imagined. Will it work?
Feb 18, 2015 / Feature / Sarah Leonard
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire Benjamin Netanyahu Is Playing With Fire
By suggesting that he is the de facto leader of American Jews, he could be undermining the “special relationship.”
Feb 17, 2015 / M.J. Rosenberg
Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War
Instead of a vague authorization of the use of force, the congresswoman seeks a real debate and a comprehensive strategy.
Feb 17, 2015 / John Nichols
Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC Legendary Ambassador Delivers Some Straight Talk in DC
Jack Matlock makes the case for the United States reaching a practical compromise with Russia.
Feb 17, 2015 / James Carden
Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms Europe’s Ideologues of Austerity Stand in the Way of Reforms
In Europe, it is the conviction of the “brightest and the best” that is loosing anarchy upon the world.
Feb 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War? What Does the Future Hold for a Country Forever at War?
The domestic arms race in America is a one-way street—and the question is what awaits us up the road.
Feb 17, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt
Brian Williams Doesn’t Mind Admitting When He’s Made a Mistake Brian Williams Doesn’t Mind Admitting When He’s Made a Mistake
How else can news professionals like him maintain the trust of their audiences?
Feb 17, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow