Accidents and Disasters

LeeAnne Walters

The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint

Dr. Philip Landrigan says we should not give up on the Michigan city's poisoned kids. We should give them support, resources, and early intervention services as soon as possible.

Mar 11, 2016 / Ava Kofman

Natalie Jaresko

Kiev Increasingly Resembles an American Colony Kiev Increasingly Resembles an American Colony

The possibility that an American may become Ukraine’s prime minister increases the impression that Kiev’s major decisions are made in Washington.

Mar 9, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Rhythm, Water, and Global Blackness

Rhythm, Water, and Global Blackness Rhythm, Water, and Global Blackness

Whether it is in New Orleans, Gaza, Basra, Massawa, or Mogadishu, often where there are ports, there are battles for control over identity.

Mar 2, 2016 / Kristina Kay Robinson

Syria Damascus

Another Fateful Turning Point in the New Cold War Another Fateful Turning Point in the New Cold War

A struggle is under way over the Syrian cease-fire agreement, while the political crisis in Ukraine deepens.

Feb 24, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump Gets a Debate Bounce From New Yorkers’ 9/11 Courage, but He Ignored First Responders When They Needed Him

Trump Gets a Debate Bounce From New Yorkers’ 9/11 Courage, but He Ignored First Responders When They Needed Him Trump Gets a Debate Bounce From New Yorkers’ 9/11 Courage, but He Ignored First Responders When They Needed Him

“When the health of 9/11 first responders was on the line, Trump was silent.”

Jan 15, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Ukrainian national flag

World Disorder in the New Year World Disorder in the New Year

Civil, terrorist, and trade wars are now destabilizing the international order, abetted by the US-Russian Cold War.

Jan 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Brazil PT protest

Can Brazil’s Workers’ Party Survive? Can Brazil’s Workers’ Party Survive?

President Dilma Rousseff is facing an impeachment drive, a tanking economy—and grassroots party activists furious at her austerity policies and pro-corporate development strategy.

Jan 5, 2016 / Andy Robinson

The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust?

The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust? The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust?

Despite transformational events from Ukraine and the European Union to the Middle East, Washington refuses to re-think anything.

Dec 23, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope

After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope

Good news and climate change are not normally associated with each other, but let’s give a tentative cheer for COP21.

Dec 14, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

US NATO Ukraine

US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia

In the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, Washington and Brussels still reject a coalition with Moscow against international terrorism.

Dec 9, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

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