James Carden

James W. Carden is a contributing writer for foreign affairs at The Nation. He served as a policy adviser to the Special Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and the Office of Russia Affairs at the US State Department.

Syria, the Rise of ISIS, and the Perils of Regime Change

Syria, the Rise of ISIS, and the Perils of Regime Change Syria, the Rise of ISIS, and the Perils of Regime Change

The American mania for regime change has led to one humanitarian catastrophe after another.

Dec 3, 2015 / James Carden

Turkey Brings NATO to the Precipice of War With Russia

Turkey Brings NATO to the Precipice of War With Russia Turkey Brings NATO to the Precipice of War With Russia

By shooting down a Russian fighter jet, Ankara could sunder the growing coalition against ISIS, which it has been aiding and abetting for some time.

Nov 24, 2015 / James Carden

President Obama meets with Vladimir Putin at the G8 Summit.

Obama Administration Officials Insist Russia Is to Blame for the Syrian Crisis Obama Administration Officials Insist Russia Is to Blame for the Syrian Crisis

Will it finally dawn on the American political establishment that the US and Russia are in this fight together?

Nov 9, 2015 / James Carden

How Should the US and NATO Respond to Erdogan’s Electoral Triumph?

How Should the US and NATO Respond to Erdogan’s Electoral Triumph? How Should the US and NATO Respond to Erdogan’s Electoral Triumph?

A first step would be to halt the sale of arms to Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian regime.

Nov 3, 2015 / James Carden

Turkey’s Double Game and the US’s Double Standards

Turkey’s Double Game and the US’s Double Standards Turkey’s Double Game and the US’s Double Standards

What the bombings in Ankara tell us about Turkey’s true motives in Syria.

Oct 12, 2015 / James Carden

‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer

‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer ‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer

The Post is coming down hard against Russia’s operations in Syria.

Oct 5, 2015 / James Carden

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing Obama and Putin Meet in New York, Agree on Nothing

The US establishment doesn’t understand that Russia’s foray into Syria is more than an imperial gamble.

Sep 29, 2015 / James Carden

GOP 2016 Debate

The Republican Candidates Just Can’t Quit Neoconservatism The Republican Candidates Just Can’t Quit Neoconservatism

With the exception of Rand Paul, the GOP field remained in thrall to a bankrupt ideology.

Sep 17, 2015 / James Carden

Ted Cruz on Iran Deal

The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End

The deal’s opponents in DC are not letting up.

Sep 11, 2015 / James Carden

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Ukraine Has Reached a Debt Deal. Now What? Ukraine Has Reached a Debt Deal. Now What?

The deal has worrying implications for the IMF’s treatment of Russia.

Aug 28, 2015 / James Carden

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