Foreign Policy

The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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