Foreign Policy

The Worst-Case Scenario in Ukraine

The Worst-Case Scenario in Ukraine The Worst-Case Scenario in Ukraine

As the conflict escalates, so too does the possibility of a military confrontation between the United States–NATO and Russia.

Apr 16, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba?

Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba? Is This the Moment to Normalize US Relations With Cuba?

With Senator Foreign Relations chairman and Cuba hawk Robert Menendez mired in scandal, the embargo could finally be lifted.

Apr 16, 2014 / Tom Hayden

How Should Obama Respond to Putin’s Ukraine Provocations?

How Should Obama Respond to Putin’s Ukraine Provocations? How Should Obama Respond to Putin’s Ukraine Provocations?

It isn’t clear how far Putin will go, but diplomacy is the only answer.

Apr 16, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land

How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land

The US plan to create another armed group to inject into Libya’s fractious sea of competing militias is going forward—and is fraught with peril.

Apr 15, 2014 / Nick Turse

We Are Witnessing Civil War in Ukraine

We Are Witnessing Civil War in Ukraine We Are Witnessing Civil War in Ukraine

Katrina vanden Heuvel joins Sonali Kolhatkar on Uprising Radio to discuss the unfolding crisis.

Apr 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will Obama and Kerry Play Their High Cards Against Israeli Hardliners?

Will Obama and Kerry Play Their High Cards Against Israeli Hardliners? Will Obama and Kerry Play Their High Cards Against Israeli Hardliners?

Israel's justice minister agrees with Kerry that hardliners are sabotaging the peace talks.

Apr 14, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Eritrean Refugees at Risk

Eritrean Refugees at Risk Eritrean Refugees at Risk

Hundreds of thousands have fled dictatorship—only to face trafficking, exploitation and hostility throughout North Africa and the Sahel.

Apr 11, 2014 / Dan Connell and Foreign Policy In Focus

How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia?

How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia? How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia?

Appearing on the John Batchelor Show, Stephen Cohen weighs in on whether a meeting among world leaders can lead to a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis.

Apr 10, 2014 / Press Room

Can We Trust What Israeli Leaders Say on Iran?

Can We Trust What Israeli Leaders Say on Iran? Can We Trust What Israeli Leaders Say on Iran?

The IAEA chief's recent remarks refute the Israeli president's allegations of Iranian non-compliance with its nuclear commitments.

Apr 10, 2014 / Ali Gharib

Thanks to Republicans, the World Just Got a Little More Dangerous

Thanks to Republicans, the World Just Got a Little More Dangerous Thanks to Republicans, the World Just Got a Little More Dangerous

When the GOP threatened to cut national security ties with Russia over Ukraine, they put everyone’s safety on the line.

Apr 10, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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