How Saddam Hussein’s Execution Contributed to the Rise of Sectarianism in the Middle East How Saddam Hussein’s Execution Contributed to the Rise of Sectarianism in the Middle East
He was a brutal tyrant, but he remains an important symbol of strength for disillusioned Sunnis throughout the region.
Jan 15, 2016 / Mohamad Bazzi
Obama’s Last State of the Union: Wonderful Rhetoric, Messy Realities Obama’s Last State of the Union: Wonderful Rhetoric, Messy Realities
He hit all the right notes, but wouldn’t it have been wonderful if he could have used the past tense to describe the crisis of inequality?
Jan 13, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
The New US-Russian Cold War Originated in the 1990s The New US-Russian Cold War Originated in the 1990s
Today it threatens to destroy Ukraine, undermine the European Union, and result in nuclear war.
Jan 13, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Jeremy Corbyn Talks Common Sense on Nuclear Weapons Jeremy Corbyn Talks Common Sense on Nuclear Weapons
The British Labour leader is raising questions on disarmament that deserve debate.
Jan 12, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Regime Change in Poland, Carried Out From Within Regime Change in Poland, Carried Out From Within
Since taking office in November, the Law and Justice party has abandoned the institutions of liberal democracy in the raw pursuit of power.
Jan 8, 2016 / David Ost
The Many Manipulations of Henry Kissinger The Many Manipulations of Henry Kissinger
In his new biography, Niall Ferguson is blind to his subject’s recklessness and treachery.
Jan 7, 2016 / Books & the Arts / David Milne
World Disorder in the New Year World Disorder in the New Year
Civil, terrorist, and trade wars are now destabilizing the international order, abetted by the US-Russian Cold War.
Jan 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
December 26, 1991: The Soviet Union Dissolves December 26, 1991: The Soviet Union Dissolves
“However cruelly it developed, the union of peoples from Minsk to Vladivostok had the potential to improve the lives and realize the dreams of millions.”
Dec 26, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust? The Post-1991 World Order Is Crumbling—When Will the US Adjust?
Despite transformational events from Ukraine and the European Union to the Middle East, Washington refuses to re-think anything.
Dec 23, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
In 2016, the UN Will Be Transformed. Will That Be Enough to Bring It Back to Life? In 2016, the UN Will Be Transformed. Will That Be Enough to Bring It Back to Life?
A new secretary general, a powerful bloc of developing nations, greater transparency—the 70-year-old global organization has a host of opportunities coming up.
Dec 22, 2015 / Feature / Barbara Crossette