What Is to Be Done in Venezuela? What Is to Be Done in Venezuela?
An ad-hoc Committee to Save Venezuela offers observations and recommendations that differ from those found in our missionary mainstream media.
May 1, 2017 / Greg Grandin
After Turkey’s Referendum, the Clampdown Continues—but Activists Pledge Resistance After Turkey’s Referendum, the Clampdown Continues—but Activists Pledge Resistance
“We do not consider these results legitimate and we don’t accept them,” says one opposition leader.
Apr 28, 2017 / Jesse Rosenfeld
Militarism and Diplomacy Aren’t the Only Options in Syria Militarism and Diplomacy Aren’t the Only Options in Syria
If we want to help Syrians end the war, we need to put them at the center of the conversation.
Apr 26, 2017 / Mariam Elba
Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia
Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.
Apr 26, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy? Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy?
A challenge to the failed doctrines of the Democratic foreign-policy establishment is long overdue.
Apr 25, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why the New Cold War Is More Dangerous Than the Preceding One Why the New Cold War Is More Dangerous Than the Preceding One
Questionable but orthodox Cold War narratives make actual war with Russia more likely than during its 40-year predecessor.
Apr 19, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Chemical-Weapons Attack In Syria: Is There a Place for Skepticism? The Chemical-Weapons Attack In Syria: Is There a Place for Skepticism?
The American media have excluded dissenting expert opinions in their rush to embrace Trump’s war on Syria.
Apr 19, 2017 / James Carden
At Resistance School, Trump-Era Activists Learn To Get Down to the Roots of Things At Resistance School, Trump-Era Activists Learn To Get Down to the Roots of Things
Only by learning how to communicate our values can we plausibly enact them in the world.
Apr 18, 2017 / Sophia Sadinsky
It’s Time to Resurrect the Counterculture Movement It’s Time to Resurrect the Counterculture Movement
The largest progressive mobilization since the Vietnam era offers a unique opportunity.
Apr 17, 2017 / Ira Chernus
Tom Frank: On the Road in Trump Country Tom Frank: On the Road in Trump Country
How Trump won, and why Clinton lost.
Apr 14, 2017 / Jon Wiener