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.

‘Europe Is Splintering Over the Ukrainian Crisis’

‘Europe Is Splintering Over the Ukrainian Crisis’ ‘Europe Is Splintering Over the Ukrainian Crisis’

The conflict in Ukraine has divided the EU into two factions with opposite views on Russia.

Sep 10, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

‘Russia Will React Militarily’ if Ukraine Joins NATO

‘Russia Will React Militarily’ if Ukraine Joins NATO ‘Russia Will React Militarily’ if Ukraine Joins NATO

“By NATO’s own rules, Ukraine cannot join NATO, [because it is] a country that does not control its own territory,” Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen said to Amy Goodman on Democracy Now!, addressing speculation that Ukraine will join NATO after it signed a cease-fire deal with pro-Russian rebels. Cohen went on: “You have to meet certain economic, political and military criteria to join NATO. Ukraine meets none of them…. most importantly, Ukraine is linked to Russia not only in terms of being Russia’s essential security zone, but it’s linked conjugally, so to speak, intermarriage. There are millions, if not tens of millions, of Russian and Ukrainians married together. Put it in NATO, and you’re going to put a barricade through millions of families. Russia will react militarily.” —Aaron Cantú

Sep 5, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Stephen Cohen: Kiev Intensifies Mortar Attacks in Eastern Ukraine Stephen Cohen: Kiev Intensifies Mortar Attacks in Eastern Ukraine

Stephen Cohen has the latest analysis of the situation in Ukraine.

Aug 28, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Patriotic Heresy vs. the New Cold War

Patriotic Heresy vs. the New Cold War Patriotic Heresy vs. the New Cold War

Fallacies of US policy may be leading to war with Russia.

Aug 27, 2014 / Feature / Stephen F. Cohen

The Most Important Political Figure in Europe Visits Kiev This Saturday

The Most Important Political Figure in Europe Visits Kiev This Saturday The Most Important Political Figure in Europe Visits Kiev This Saturday

When Chancellor Merkel meets with President Petro Poroshenko, she’s going to want something in return

Aug 21, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy

The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy

US fallacies may be leading to war with Russia.

Aug 12, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Is Washington Risking War With Russia?

Why Is Washington Risking War With Russia? Why Is Washington Risking War With Russia?

Kiev’s siege of the Donbass, supported by the Obama administration, is escalating an already perilous crisis. 

Jul 30, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny

The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny

The New Cold War has arrived, and the Washington hawks are unprepared. 

Jul 30, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Stephen Cohen: Is a Russian-American War on the Horizon?

Stephen Cohen: Is a Russian-American War on the Horizon? Stephen Cohen: Is a Russian-American War on the Horizon?

"We are in the worst of times, except that it can get worse."

Jul 24, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Kiev’s Atrocities and the Silence of the Hawks

Kiev’s Atrocities and the Silence of the Hawks Kiev’s Atrocities and the Silence of the Hawks

We may honorably disagree about how to resolve the crisis—but not about deeds that are rising to the level of war crimes.

Jul 15, 2014 / Feature / Stephen F. Cohen

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