Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War
McCarthyism was a characteristic feature of the preceding Cold War, but now it is coming from liberals, even from the Clinton campaign.
Jul 27, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia
Events from Turkey, Washington, Moscow, and Syria to Cleveland affect the Obama-Putin attempted rapprochement.
Jul 20, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Can Europe Stop Washington’s Military Provocations on Russia’s Borders? Can Europe Stop Washington’s Military Provocations on Russia’s Borders?
The extremism at NATO’s Warsaw summit revealed doves in opposition to the new Cold War hawks, but not in the United States.
Jul 13, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Can You Spot the American Military in Your Favorite Sci-Fi Film? Can You Spot the American Military in Your Favorite Sci-Fi Film?
Hint: We’re always the bad guys.
Jul 12, 2016 / William J. Astore
Atoning for Washington’s ‘Mass Kidnapping’ in the Indian Ocean Atoning for Washington’s ‘Mass Kidnapping’ in the Indian Ocean
The US and UK governments forcibly expelled an entire population of islanders to make way for a military base. It’s time to let them come home.
Jul 11, 2016 / David Vine
What the Democratic Party Platform Tells Us About Where We Are on War What the Democratic Party Platform Tells Us About Where We Are on War
It shows the limits of party politics—and the necessity of social movements to challenge those limits.
Jul 8, 2016 / Phyllis Bennis
The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of
Ramstein, Germany, is the hub for America’s global drone war, from North Africa to South Asia.
Jul 7, 2016 / Norman Solomon
The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia
Massive military exercises and a troop buildup on NATO’s eastern flank reflect a dangerous new strategy.
Jul 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare
The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism
Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.
Jul 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension
Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?
Jul 5, 2016 / Nick Turse