Stephen F. Cohen

Contributing Editor

Stephen F. Cohen is a professor emeritus of Russian studies and politics at New York University and Princeton University. A Nation contributing editor, his most recent book, War With Russia? From Putin & Ukraine to Trump & Russiagate, is available in paperback and in an ebook edition. His weekly conversations with the host of The John Batchelor Show, now in their seventh year, are available at www.thenation.com.

Military Exercise in Ukraine

Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last

As the Minsk accord seems to collapse, new military dangers loom.

Jul 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

NATO exercise

The New Cold War Escalates Toward Hot War The New Cold War Escalates Toward Hot War

The Obama administration decides to “position” heavy military equipment on Russia’s borders.

Jun 25, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Kerry’s Negotiations With Putin Are Being Sabotaged in Washington

Kerry’s Negotiations With Putin Are Being Sabotaged in Washington Kerry’s Negotiations With Putin Are Being Sabotaged in Washington

The danger of a US-Russian hot war.

Jun 11, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Ukraine’s Civil War—and Confrontation With Russia—May Escalate

Why Ukraine’s Civil War—and Confrontation With Russia—May Escalate Why Ukraine’s Civil War—and Confrontation With Russia—May Escalate

Kiev appoints Georgia’s ex-president to be Odessa’s governor.

Jun 3, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Ukraine’s ‘Full-Fledged Economic Meltdown’

Ukraine’s ‘Full-Fledged Economic Meltdown’ Ukraine’s ‘Full-Fledged Economic Meltdown’

Obstacles to détente in the Ukraine crisis and predictions for the country's uncertain economic future.

May 28, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

The White House Policy Pivot on Russia

The White House Policy Pivot on Russia The White House Policy Pivot on Russia

John Kerry’s Sochi visit was a turning point in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

May 22, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Mr. Kerry Went to Sochi

Why Mr. Kerry Went to Sochi Why Mr. Kerry Went to Sochi

Kerry and Putin’s meeting in Sochi has big implications for the future of Ukraine.

May 15, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

How America Misremembers Russia’s Central Role in World War II

How America Misremembers Russia’s Central Role in World War II How America Misremembers Russia’s Central Role in World War II

In Europe, Russia was the major victor—and it paid a heavy price in casualties.

May 6, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

We’re Living Through a Geopolitical Transition

We’re Living Through a Geopolitical Transition We’re Living Through a Geopolitical Transition

"These are really historic times, and the epicenter is Ukraine."

May 1, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia

Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia

Moderate political commentators are finally admitting what some have been saying for months—that war with Russia is a real possibility.

Apr 24, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

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