Cold War

Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban

Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban Congress Finally Challenges the Cuba Travel Ban

This Cold War relic is an outrageous violation of citizens’ rights.

Aug 1, 2019 / Peter Kornbluh

Ukrainian flag

Peace in Ukraine? Peace in Ukraine?

The friends and foes of a Kiev-Moscow settlement.

Jul 24, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Jackie Robinson

Half a Century Before Colin Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson Said, ‘I Cannot Stand and Sing the Anthem.’ Half a Century Before Colin Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson Said, ‘I Cannot Stand and Sing the Anthem.’

A segregationist senator tried to use Robinson to destroy Paul Robeson. Instead, Robinson called out racism.

Jul 18, 2019 / Peter Dreier

US Marine Afghanistan

The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars

It’s one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.

Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump Putin Vietnam

Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance? Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance?

The Trump-Putin meeting in Japan is crucial for both leaders—and for the world.

Jun 26, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Afghanistan Soldier Sunset

2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending 2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending

They should take a stand at the debates against the Pentagon’s bloated budget.

Jun 25, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Anti-Trump protester's sign

Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves

Is plunging Russia into darkness really a good idea?

Jun 19, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Joe Biden

The Democratic Differences on Foreign Policy That No One’s Talking About The Democratic Differences on Foreign Policy That No One’s Talking About

Champions of foreign-policy calamities shouldn’t get a pass at the debates.

Jun 18, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Cruises Leave Cuba

Why Is Trump Assaulting Americans’ Freedom to Travel to Cuba? Why Is Trump Assaulting Americans’ Freedom to Travel to Cuba?

He’s trolling for votes in Florida at the expense of our constitutional rights and economic support for the Cuban people.

Jun 6, 2019 / Peter Kornbluh

Robert Mueller sworn in

Don’t Let Russiagate Fool You—America Is Still the Ultimate Election-Meddler Don’t Let Russiagate Fool You—America Is Still the Ultimate Election-Meddler

Outrage over Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections obscures the fact that America has been doing the same to other countries for decades.

May 21, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

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