Donald Trump’s Favorite Drug Trafficker and Other Unsung Scandals of the Presidency From Hell Donald Trump’s Favorite Drug Trafficker and Other Unsung Scandals of the Presidency From Hell
A conversation with David Cay Johnston, who has investigated Trump’s shady dealings for decades.
Mar 13, 2018 / Mark Hertsgaard
Should Western Elites Blame Russia for the Populist Surge? Should Western Elites Blame Russia for the Populist Surge?
By now even the most tireless promoters of the idea that Russian “bots” pose some sort of existential threat to Western democracy are no longer so sure.
Mar 8, 2018 / James Carden
The New Cold War Is Here—and Now 3 Major Powers Are Involved The New Cold War Is Here—and Now 3 Major Powers Are Involved
The world contains more potential flash points than ever before.
Mar 8, 2018 / Michael T. Klare
How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race
Putin declares that the long US attempt to gain nuclear superiority over Russia has failed and hopes Washington will “listen now.”
Mar 7, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Does Russia Have Leverage Over Trump? Does Russia Have Leverage Over Trump?
An interview with Diana Pilipenko on Moscow’s potential kompromat.
Mar 2, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism
Many aspects of Russiagate are said to be unprecedented—which is very far from the truth.
Feb 28, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy
It is a perilous for Democrats to be fanning the flames rather than looking for ways to limit the fire.
Feb 27, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Nukes Are the New Normal Nukes Are the New Normal
Say, here’s an idea: Let’s make it easier for Trump to pull the nuclear trigger.
Feb 26, 2018 / Rajan Menon
Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta
One thing that should never be debated is the sanctity of civilian life, and the fact that collective punishment is always wrong.
Feb 23, 2018 / Loubna Mrie
15 Million Reasons Why Russian Olympians May Get Their Flags Back 15 Million Reasons Why Russian Olympians May Get Their Flags Back
Two failed drug tests mean little compared to a large payout from Russia to the IOC.
Feb 23, 2018 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin