Foreign Policy

Scott Walker

Scott Walker: Military Actions on Inaugural Day are ‘Very Possible’ Scott Walker: Military Actions on Inaugural Day are ‘Very Possible’

The Republican contender has ripped talk of diplomacy and consultation, positioning himself far to the right of Jeb Bush.

Jul 21, 2015 / John Nichols

John Kerry

John Kerry’s Next Challenge John Kerry’s Next Challenge

Confronting the war party on Ukraine

Jul 21, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Signaling a New Era in Relations, the Cuban Embassy Reopens in Washington

Signaling a New Era in Relations, the Cuban Embassy Reopens in Washington Signaling a New Era in Relations, the Cuban Embassy Reopens in Washington

Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a similar ceremony in Havana in August. Could a visit by President Obama be in the works?

Jul 21, 2015 / Peter Kornbluh

Obama Correspondents' Dinner

Luther the Anger Translator No Longer Needed as Obama Fights for the Iranian Deal Luther the Anger Translator No Longer Needed as Obama Fights for the Iranian Deal

Obama’s impatience with the stagecraft of the White House press conference hints at a long overdue rhetorical change.

Jul 17, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Javad Zarif

The Real Promise of the US-Iran Agreement The Real Promise of the US-Iran Agreement

Yes, it will prevent Iran from developing nukes. But it could also transform the Middle East, bringing  order and peace to a region falling into chaos.

Jul 16, 2015 / The Editors

Sigmar Gabriel

Germany’s Social Democrats Are Colluding in Greece’s Destruction—and I’m Leaving The Party Germany’s Social Democrats Are Colluding in Greece’s Destruction—and I’m Leaving The Party

Germany’s largest left-of-center party no longer represents left values.

Jul 15, 2015 / Yascha Mounk

BRICS 2014

Is the Ukrainian Crisis Triggering the End of the US-Dominated Post-1991 World Order? Is the Ukrainian Crisis Triggering the End of the US-Dominated Post-1991 World Order?

The emergence of a new multipolar world.

Jul 15, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Iran Nuclear Deal Celebrations

Can Washington and Tehran Finally Escape Their Pathological Past? Can Washington and Tehran Finally Escape Their Pathological Past?

Yes, but only if they begin behaving like responsible governments instead of causes.

Jul 15, 2015 / Juan Cole

John Kerry Iran Deal

With the Nuclear Deal, the US and Iran Start a New Chapter With the Nuclear Deal, the US and Iran Start a New Chapter

Diplomacy prevailed over warmongering. But reactionary forces on all sides are still trying to scuttle the deal.

Jul 14, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Is Russia Really ‘the Greatest Threat’ to US National Security?

Is Russia Really ‘the Greatest Threat’ to US National Security? Is Russia Really ‘the Greatest Threat’ to US National Security?

Ashton Carter, Victoria Nuland, and Gen. Joseph Dunford want us to think so.

Jul 14, 2015 / James Carden

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