The Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Ukraine Demands Attention The Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Ukraine Demands Attention
Who is responsible for the 5.2 million civilians trapped in Donbass?
Feb 2, 2015 / Lev Golinkin
7 Reasons Why America’s Wars Aren’t Ending Anytime Soon 7 Reasons Why America’s Wars Aren’t Ending Anytime Soon
How never-ending war became—and will stay—the new normal.
Feb 2, 2015 / William J. Astore
Did Obama Legitimize Extremist Violence With His Visit to India? Did Obama Legitimize Extremist Violence With His Visit to India?
The president roped once-non-aligned India into a strategic alliance, but only by bolstering the Modi government, with its religious intolerance and pro-corporate policies.
Jan 30, 2015 / Feature / Praful Bidwai
The Real Debate Over Israel’s ‘Jewish Nation-State’ Bill The Real Debate Over Israel’s ‘Jewish Nation-State’ Bill
It’s not about whether systematic discrimination against Arab citizens should continue—it’s about whether it should be codified in explicitly racist legislation. ...
Jan 29, 2015 / Hassan Jabareen
From Detroit to Dublin, a Fight for the Right to Water From Detroit to Dublin, a Fight for the Right to Water
Irish activists fighting a plan to increase the cost of water have an unlikely ally in their corner: the Detroit Water Brigade.
Jan 29, 2015 / Brian Fitzpatrick and Foreign Policy In Focus
‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn ‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn
Activists disrupt Henry Kissinger’s testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Jan 29, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Eastern Ukraine Is in an All-Out War Eastern Ukraine Is in an All-Out War
Cohen said the fighting in Ukraine could lead the United States and NATO to war with Russia.
Jan 29, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe
The election was a triumph for anti-austerity politics and a rejection of corruption. Now comes the hard part.
Jan 29, 2015 / Maria Margaronis
In Defense of Obama’s ‘Hug Diplomacy’ In Defense of Obama’s ‘Hug Diplomacy’
Obama’s foreign policy may be lackluster—but at least it’s better than Bush’s “visionary” drive towards world dominion.
Jan 29, 2015 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Mexico’s Recurring Nightmare Mexico’s Recurring Nightmare
As demonstrators protest the government’s involvement in the disappearance of forty-three students in September, a case with many of the same grim hallmarks is getting renewed atte...
Jan 29, 2015 / Michael Evans