Ukraine Revisited Ukraine Revisited
From the beginning of the crisis more than three years ago, false (or half-true) narratives have dominated US media accounts and policymaking.
Feb 8, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
All Those Donald Trump Headlines Are Distracting You From the Really Scary News All Those Donald Trump Headlines Are Distracting You From the Really Scary News
Media coverage focusing on the president’s personality is missing the point.
Feb 7, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
The Friends and Foes of Détente The Friends and Foes of Détente
The January 28 phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin signified their quest for a new détente, and its enemies quickly struck back.
Feb 1, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious
It will take sustained and strategic action on many fronts to defend our democracy while building a bigger, stronger progressive movement.
Jan 31, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Incessant Kremlin-Baiting of President Trump Is a Threat to US National Security Incessant Kremlin-Baiting of President Trump Is a Threat to US National Security
Allegations that the president is a “puppet of Putin” could prevent him from making decisions in America’s best interests.
Jan 25, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
America’s Descent Into Madness America’s Descent Into Madness
“Aaaauuugggh!”
Jan 24, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
3 Days Into Trump’s Presidency, Blatant Lies Are Coming Out of the White House 3 Days Into Trump’s Presidency, Blatant Lies Are Coming Out of the White House
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is using his position to utter “pants-on-fire” lies, as Trump aides embrace falsehood.
Jan 23, 2017 / John Nichols
The Fight Over a Trump-Putin Détente Begins The Fight Over a Trump-Putin Détente Begins
Events this past week make clear that Trump was serious about changing US policy toward Russia, and the enemies of détente know it. Lessons from the past.
Jan 18, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Media, Don’t Play Trump’s Game of Divide and Conquer Media, Don’t Play Trump’s Game of Divide and Conquer
Journalists should remember that we all face a common threat from an administration that is hostile to the very notion of freedom of the press.
Jan 17, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Unbelievable Baby-Man! The Unbelievable Baby-Man!
The man with no shame. Sad!
Jan 17, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow