World Leaders

Tim Cook Apple

Bad Apples Bad Apples

What will it take to end favorable tax treatment for multinationals?

Oct 20, 2016 / Arthur Goldhammer

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation

Cuba Embargo Lifted

Normalization of Relations With Cuba Is All But Irreversible Now Normalization of Relations With Cuba Is All But Irreversible Now

President Obama’s new directive mandates positive engagement, as opposed to perpetual hostility, as the new modus operandi.

Oct 19, 2016 / Peter Kornbluh

NATO exercise

Did the White House Declare War on Russia? Did the White House Declare War on Russia?

Vice President Biden announces a forthcoming covert strike against Russian president Putin and Moscow calls it a “declaration of war.”

Oct 19, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Aleppo Air Strikes

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

Trump Clinton Debate

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

Antonio Guterres Refugees

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

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

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

Protest against settlement

Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel? Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel?

Israel has already chosen settlements, and Greater Israel, over a two-state solution. Washington needs to come to terms with that.

Oct 11, 2016 / Mairav Zonszein

Hillary Clinton thumbs up

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

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