The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy
Unlike, George W. Bush, President Obama has avoided unilateralism and sought to accommodate Russia.
Mar 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The GOP 2016 Hopefuls Are Clueless on Ukraine The GOP 2016 Hopefuls Are Clueless on Ukraine
They don’t like what Obama is doing, but they want him to do more of it.
Mar 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea
Bellicose posturing could lead to disaster. The only way out is through diplomacy.
Mar 20, 2014 / The Editors
The Cold War That Threatens Democracy The Cold War That Threatens Democracy
The same mentality that promotes secret schemes aimed at regime change abroad will be applied at home.
Mar 20, 2014 / Tom Hayden
How the Gas Lobby Is Using the Crimea Crisis to Push Bad Policy and Make More Money How the Gas Lobby Is Using the Crimea Crisis to Push Bad Policy and Make More Money
News reports and politicians lauding US gas exports as “best for Crimea” don’t disclose the US gas companies pushing the line, or their Russian connections.
Mar 20, 2014 / Lee Fang
Colonel Manners Answers Your National Security Questions Colonel Manners Answers Your National Security Questions
Everything you always wanted to know about CIA practices, proper cyberwar behavior and invasion etiquette.
Mar 19, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
A Precarious Victory in El Salvador A Precarious Victory in El Salvador
Washington is threatening to withhold development aid unless El Salvador adopts economic policies that Salvadorans just voted against.
Mar 18, 2014 / Madeleine Conway and Foreign Policy In Focus
Obama’s Response to the Crimea Vote Is Measured, So Far Obama’s Response to the Crimea Vote Is Measured, So Far
But the hawks are demanding much stronger measures.
Mar 17, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
How ‘Revolution’ Became an Adjective How ‘Revolution’ Became an Adjective
Over the decades, this catchall term has lost all bite and meaning.
Mar 17, 2014 / Lewis Lapham
The Endgame in Crimea The Endgame in Crimea
Can the referendum results be interpreted in a way that allows politicians in both Kiev and Crimea to save face?
Mar 14, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro