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.

It’s 1983 All Over Again in Ukraine

It’s 1983 All Over Again in Ukraine It’s 1983 All Over Again in Ukraine

The Nation's Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor why the latest violence in Ukraine reminds him of the early eighties.

Jan 15, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

How ‘The New York Times’ Got Ukraine Wrong

How ‘The New York Times’ Got Ukraine Wrong How ‘The New York Times’ Got Ukraine Wrong

In his appearance on The John Batchelor Show, Stephen Cohen exposes an “astonishing piece of media malpractice” by The New York Times.

Jan 7, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Putin Speech

‘What We’re Witnessing Is the Transformation of Vladimir Putin as Leader of Russia’ ‘What We’re Witnessing Is the Transformation of Vladimir Putin as Leader of Russia’

Stephen Cohen reflects on Putin’s “State of Russia” address.

Dec 11, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Most Dangerous Time in Russian-US Relations Since the Cuban Missile Crisis

The Most Dangerous Time in Russian-US Relations Since the Cuban Missile Crisis The Most Dangerous Time in Russian-US Relations Since the Cuban Missile Crisis

The people who deny that we’re in a new Cold War are the people who got us into it in the first place.

Dec 5, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Who Is the Donetsk People’s Republic’s New Leader?

Who Is the Donetsk People’s Republic’s New Leader? Who Is the Donetsk People’s Republic’s New Leader?

The Kremlin is not in complete control of the Donbass.

Nov 5, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.

Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

What’s Next for Ukraine, Now That Putin Holds All the Cards?

What’s Next for Ukraine, Now That Putin Holds All the Cards? What’s Next for Ukraine, Now That Putin Holds All the Cards?

The only thing Poroshenko has going for him is that Putin wants him to stay in power.

Oct 16, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

‘We are in a New Cold War’

‘We are in a New Cold War’ ‘We are in a New Cold War’

Between the conflict in Syria and Ukraine, the thaw bewween the US and Russia seems to be over.

Oct 14, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Edward Snowden Speaks: A Sneak Peek at an Exclusive Interview

Edward Snowden Speaks: A Sneak Peek at an Exclusive Interview Edward Snowden Speaks: A Sneak Peek at an Exclusive Interview

We recently met with the courageous whistleblower for over three hours in Moscow for a wide-ranging conversation on surveillance, technology and politics.

Oct 10, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

Everything in Ukraine Hinges on the Parliamentary Elections This Month

Everything in Ukraine Hinges on the Parliamentary Elections This Month Everything in Ukraine Hinges on the Parliamentary Elections This Month

Ukraine’s president is angling to get his new political party a majority of seats in Parliament later this month.

Oct 3, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

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