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.

We Need a New US-Russia Détente

We Need a New US-Russia Détente We Need a New US-Russia Détente

What will it take to repair US-Russian relations?

Apr 20, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Alternative to Minsk II Is War

The Alternative to Minsk II Is War The Alternative to Minsk II Is War

Stephen Cohen talks to John Batchelor about what will happen if Minsk II fails.

Apr 16, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why We Must Return to the US-Russian Parity Principle

Why We Must Return to the US-Russian Parity Principle Why We Must Return to the US-Russian Parity Principle

The choice is either a New Détente or a more perilous Cold War.

Apr 14, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

‘The New York Times’ Has It Wrong On Putin and the EU

‘The New York Times’ Has It Wrong On Putin and the EU ‘The New York Times’ Has It Wrong On Putin and the EU

Blame the US, not Putin, for undermining unity in Europe.

Apr 8, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

This Is the Last Thing Putin Wanted

This Is the Last Thing Putin Wanted This Is the Last Thing Putin Wanted

What are the Kremlin's true intentions in Ukraine?

Apr 6, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Ukraine’s Last Best Chance Ukraine’s Last Best Chance

Stephen Cohen speaks to John Batchelor about the campaign to sabotage the Minsk II agreement.

Apr 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Ukrainian People Deserve Better Than the Kiev Government

The Ukrainian People Deserve Better Than the Kiev Government The Ukrainian People Deserve Better Than the Kiev Government

Stephen Cohen talks with Jon Batchelor about how history informs the Ukranian crisis today.

Mar 25, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Cold War Again? Why Cold War Again?

 

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Stephen F. Cohen

Stephen Cohen, Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Mearsheimer: Will American Triumphalism Lead Us to a New Cold War?

Stephen Cohen, Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Mearsheimer: Will American Triumphalism Lead Us to a New Cold War? Stephen Cohen, Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Mearsheimer: Will American Triumphalism Lead Us to a New Cold War?

US liberalism and "democracy promotion" are in part to blame for current tensions with Russia.

Mar 20, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen and Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will the Minsk II Agreements Lead to Diplomacy in the Ukrainian Crisis?

Will the Minsk II Agreements Lead to Diplomacy in the Ukrainian Crisis? Will the Minsk II Agreements Lead to Diplomacy in the Ukrainian Crisis?

Stephen Cohen discusses whether the ceasefire, enforced by Minsk II, has the potential to return the Russian-Ukrainian border to the Kiev government.

Mar 19, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

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