‘The Operative in the Kremlin’ Shocks the West Over Syria Withdrawal ‘The Operative in the Kremlin’ Shocks the West Over Syria Withdrawal
Now that Putin has withdrawn Russia’s overwhelming military support, Assad is under new and unexpected pressure to reach a compromise.
Mar 15, 2016 / James Carden
The Kurds Should Prepare Themselves for Yet Another Betrayal The Kurds Should Prepare Themselves for Yet Another Betrayal
They’ve been the most effective fighting force against ISIS. But they might soon be abandoned by their US and Western allies.
Mar 14, 2016 / James Carden
The Whole World Still Needs Feminism The Whole World Still Needs Feminism
In many countries, women have made strides, but there’s a long way to go to equality.
Mar 11, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Beyond a New Cold War Beyond a New Cold War
The threats of terrorism, failed states, and civil wars cannot be resolved without respectful collaboration between Russia and the United States, says the former CEO of Procter &am...
Mar 11, 2016 / John Pepper
Britain’s Identity Crisis Britain’s Identity Crisis
The coming vote on whether to leave the EU is about more than politics.
Mar 10, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge
Who Is to Blame for the Cologne Sex Attacks? Who Is to Blame for the Cologne Sex Attacks?
According to many European publications, all refugees and migrants should be held collectively responsible.
Mar 10, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami
A European Union? A European Union?
Stefan Zweig’s essays in Messages From a Lost World are a product of his displacement and a sharp reminder to citizens about the agony in the present age of the refugee.
Mar 10, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Gavin Jacobson
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
The New Cold Warriors Bare Their Fangs Ahead of the Next Round of Syria Peace Talks The New Cold Warriors Bare Their Fangs Ahead of the Next Round of Syria Peace Talks
They praise anyone thought to be standing up to Russia, no matter how noxious.
Mar 8, 2016 / James Carden
Bernie Sanders, Foreign Policy Realist Bernie Sanders, Foreign Policy Realist
Without restraint abroad, we will never be able to focus on rebuilding our country at home.
Mar 8, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel