The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine
It’s no time for a White House victory dance.
Feb 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Pro-Israel Freakout The Pro-Israel Freakout
Censorship at Jewish museums and a crude new anti–J Street documentary suggest a pro-Israel establishment in a panic.
Feb 21, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
The Battle for Kiev The Battle for Kiev
All parties involved share responsibility for the failure of negotiations and the escalation of violence in Ukraine.
Feb 21, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro
Stephen Cohen: The Ukraine Crisis Could Trigger ‘a New Cold War Divide’ Stephen Cohen: The Ukraine Crisis Could Trigger ‘a New Cold War Divide’
Appearing on Democracy Now!, Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen expounds on the implications of the West’s involvement in Ukraine.
Feb 20, 2014 / Press Room
Stephen Cohen: In Kiev, We Can’t Ignore the Fascist Minority Stephen Cohen: In Kiev, We Can’t Ignore the Fascist Minority
This week, Nation contributing editor Stephen Cohen appeared on the John Batchelor Show and The O'Reilly Factor to discuss the geopolitical stakes of the unrest ...
Feb 19, 2014 / Press Room
How US Aid Fosters Human Rights Violations in the Philippines How US Aid Fosters Human Rights Violations in the Philippines
As the human rights situation has deteriorated, US military aid has ramped up.
Feb 19, 2014 / Vanessa Lucas, Azadeh Shahshahani, and Foreign Policy In Focus
Ukraine’s Deadly Crackdown Stokes Tensions Between the US and Russia Ukraine’s Deadly Crackdown Stokes Tensions Between the US and Russia
It’s a tragedy made worse by America’s overreaching.
Feb 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Meet Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN’s Middleman on Syria Meet Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN’s Middleman on Syria
Thanks to the deft negotiations of this veteran UN troubleshooter, tensions have eased in the Geneva peace talks.
Feb 18, 2014 / Barbara Crossette
A Voice for Democracy Against Egypt’s ‘Fascist Buildup’ A Voice for Democracy Against Egypt’s ‘Fascist Buildup’
Amr Hamzawy was one of the few liberals who condemned both the Morsi government’s misrule and the military coup. Now he’s increasingly isolated.
Feb 12, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay
Prominent lawyers from Obama's home state of Illinois urge the president to shutter the infamous, illegal prison.
Feb 12, 2014 / Abner Mikva, James Thompson, and Scott Turow