The Bad News About Burma The Bad News About Burma
During his second visit, Obama must confront troubling reports of backsliding reforms, attacks on civilians and evidence of war crimes.
Nov 13, 2014 / Daniel P. Sullivan and Foreign Policy In Focus
Secession Fever Grows in Catalonia Secession Fever Grows in Catalonia
Barcelona and Madrid, which once made common cause against Franco, have ceased to understand each other.
Nov 7, 2014 / Monika Zgustova
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
Sports and Violence: A Red Card for Israel Sports and Violence: A Red Card for Israel
While Israel uses soccer to bolster its international image, it has violently oppressed the Palestinian national soccer team.
Jun 20, 2014 / Noah Habeeb and Foreign Policy In Focus
Narenda Modi’s Transformation From International Outcast to India’s Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s Transformation From International Outcast to India’s Prime Minister
The Hindu nationalist ran on a platform of “good governance.” What will happen now that he’s won?
May 21, 2014 / Priyamvada Gopal
How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land
The US plan to create another armed group to inject into Libya’s fractious sea of competing militias is going forward—and is fraught with peril.
Apr 15, 2014 / Nick Turse
How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia? How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia?
Appearing on the John Batchelor Show, Stephen Cohen weighs in on whether a meeting among world leaders can lead to a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis.
Apr 10, 2014 / Press Room
How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Crisis Have Strengthened Europe’s Secession Movements How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Crisis Have Strengthened Europe’s Secession Movements
Borders may appear immutable, but events from Catalonia to Crimea prove that they are not.
Apr 9, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret Seven Decades of Nazi Collaboration: America’s Dirty Little Ukraine Secret
An interview with Russ Bellant, author of Old Nazis, the New Right, and the Republican Party.
Mar 28, 2014 / Paul H. Rosenberg and Foreign Policy In Focus
The Endgame in Crimea The Endgame in Crimea
Can the referendum results be interpreted in a way that allows politicians in both Kiev and Crimea to save face?
Mar 14, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro