Arms Spending

Putin and Obama

The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia

The mere adumbration of Trump–Putin cooperation has sent American Russo-phobic cold warriors into a frenzy of preemptive opposition.

Nov 23, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Keith Kellogg Trump Tower

One of Trump’s Top Military Advisers Played a Key Role in the Disastrous Iraq Occupation One of Trump’s Top Military Advisers Played a Key Role in the Disastrous Iraq Occupation

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg has also been an executive at two of the nation’s most notorious intelligence contractors.

Nov 18, 2016 / Tim Shorrock

Trump Baton Rouge

Nuclear Trump: 3 Dangers and 3 Opportunities Nuclear Trump: 3 Dangers and 3 Opportunities

The man whom advisers did not trust with a Twitter account will soon have the unfettered opportunity to launch nuclear war.

Nov 16, 2016 / Joseph Cirincione

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Will President-Elect Trump End the New Cold War? Will President-Elect Trump End the New Cold War?

Whatever Americans think of the next president’s other policies, exceedingly dangerous US-Russian conflicts have become the greatest threat to American and international security.

Nov 16, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Campaign 2016 Trump

Trump’s Foreign Policy: So Much for Alliances Trump’s Foreign Policy: So Much for Alliances

It’s “America first,” at every turn, no matter who suffers in the process.

Nov 15, 2016 / Michael T. Klare

Stephen Cohen

Stephen F. Cohen: ‘Above All, We Need Debate’ on Russia Stephen F. Cohen: ‘Above All, We Need Debate’ on Russia

Post-election, challenging the media’s dangerous orthodox consensus on Russia is more urgent than ever. 

Nov 11, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

NATO Defense Meeting

Will Trump Break the Post–Cold War Order? Will Trump Break the Post–Cold War Order?

Much will depend on whom he surrounds himself with. But at least he’s put the question on the table.

Nov 11, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence

Putin 2016

The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin

The personal vilification of Russia’s president is propelling the new Cold War toward hot war, poisoning American politics, and degrading US media.

Nov 2, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

No Matter Who Wins the Election, Military Spending Is Here to Stay No Matter Who Wins the Election, Military Spending Is Here to Stay

The military-industrial complex is alive and well, and it’s gobbling up your tax dollars.

Oct 25, 2016 / William D. Hartung

Hillary Clinton CAP

Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors. Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors.

War is first and foremost a profitable racket.

Oct 25, 2016 / Dennis Kucinich

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