The Debate Over Syria Has Reached a Dead End The Debate Over Syria Has Reached a Dead End
Two warring narratives now dominate discussions—and neither is sufficient.
Oct 18, 2016 / Bassam Haddad
What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?
We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.
Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will a New Secretary General Invigorate the UN? Will a New Secretary General Invigorate the UN?
To the disappointment of many UN watchers, the next secretary general will be a man—and a Western European. But he is a passionate defender of human rights and humanitarianism...
Oct 13, 2016 / Barbara Crossette
The Armenian Genocide Finally Gets Its Due With the Film ‘The Promise’ The Armenian Genocide Finally Gets Its Due With the Film ‘The Promise’
An epic motion picture, it will introduce general audiences to a tragic chapter of history that has been shamefully denied for far too long.
Oct 13, 2016 / Pietro A. Shakarian
Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow
In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.
Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives
Clinton offers progressives the best chance to advance our issues and vision for the country—but only if we keep applying pressure and holding her accountable.
Oct 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Should Colombian President Santos Decline the Nobel Peace Prize? Should Colombian President Santos Decline the Nobel Peace Prize?
That’s what Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho did in 1973. Whatever Santos does, let’s hope he uses the award to advance the cause of peace.
Oct 7, 2016 / Greg Grandin and Emilio Leanza
Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War
More than 10,000 have been killed, many by US ally Saudi Arabia in its indiscriminate bombing campaign.
Oct 7, 2016 / Nicolas Niarchos
Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria? Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria?
The proposed Obama-Putin cooperation was killed by its enemies in Washington, with dire implications.
Oct 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump 12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump
She and her platform represent much more than just “the lesser evil.”
Oct 5, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt