National Security

Kerry, Lavrov, de Mistura at talks in Munich

The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia

Events from Turkey, Washington, Moscow, and Syria to Cleveland affect the Obama-Putin attempted rapprochement.

Jul 20, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Clinton Email Conference NYC

Sick and Tired of Hillary’s E-mail? It’s Not Over Yet Sick and Tired of Hillary’s E-mail? It’s Not Over Yet

Republicans have one more gambit: suing her under the Freedom of Information Act.

Jul 19, 2016 / Jon Wiener

Israel Settlement

As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left

The daily paper is thriving, in part by shining a light in places many would prefer not to see.

Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

US NATO Ukraine

Can Europe Stop Washington’s Military Provocations on Russia’s Borders? Can Europe Stop Washington’s Military Provocations on Russia’s Borders?

The extremism at NATO’s Warsaw summit revealed doves in opposition to the new Cold War hawks, but not in the United States.

Jul 13, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Obama Hiroshima Wreath

There Are 15,000 Nuclear Weapons Still Posing an Intolerable Threat to Humanity There Are 15,000 Nuclear Weapons Still Posing an Intolerable Threat to Humanity

These mayors are trying to change that.

Jul 8, 2016 / Mayor Frank Cownie

Hagel speaks with Afghanistan troops

When It Comes to American Intervention, There’s Only One Guarantee When It Comes to American Intervention, There’s Only One Guarantee

Hint: It’s not progress.

Jul 7, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of

The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of

Ramstein, Germany, is the hub for America’s global drone war, from North Africa to South Asia.

Jul 7, 2016 / Norman Solomon

John Chilcot Iraq Inquiry

The UK Issues a Devastating Critique of Tony Blair’s Support for the Iraq War The UK Issues a Devastating Critique of Tony Blair’s Support for the Iraq War

The findings are damning enough to ensure that Tony Blair will remain a political pariah for the rest of his life.

Jul 7, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

NATO exercise

The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia

Massive military exercises and a troop buildup on NATO’s eastern flank reflect a dangerous new strategy.

Jul 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.

Jul 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

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