World Leaders

Trump Macron

Macron’s Mission Accomplished? Macron’s Mission Accomplished?

During his state visit, Macron made a bid to keep the Iranian nuclear accord alive while advocating for an increased Western role in Syria.

Apr 26, 2018 / James Carden

Red Square in Moscow

Forgotten Truths: On the Imperative of Cooperating With—Not Criminalizing—Russia Forgotten Truths: On the Imperative of Cooperating With—Not Criminalizing—Russia

Cooperation with Moscow remains vital for American national security, but “Russiagate” allegations, now codified in a DNC lawsuit, are making that decades-long pursuit a crime.

Apr 25, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Inter-Korean Summit

South and North Korea Prepare to Discuss an End to the Korean War South and North Korea Prepare to Discuss an End to the Korean War

But Washington’s pundit class seems united against a peace process.

Apr 25, 2018 / Tim Shorrock

Erdogan’s Revenge and the Kurdish Dilemma

Erdogan’s Revenge and the Kurdish Dilemma Erdogan’s Revenge and the Kurdish Dilemma

After 4,000 years of continuous habitation, there is no Kurdish presence left in Afrin.

Apr 25, 2018 / Maurice Glasman

Castro Diaz Canel

Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era

As Raúl steps aside, the country faces transition and transformation.

Apr 20, 2018 / Peter Kornbluh

Midia Ninja

Lula May Be in Jail, but Brazil’s Occupy Movement Won’t Let Hope Die Lula May Be in Jail, but Brazil’s Occupy Movement Won’t Let Hope Die

The Curitiba camp has become ground zero for a left that has been fighting an uphill battle since before the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff.

Apr 19, 2018 / Michael Fox

Gustavo Petro Colombian presidential candidate

Gustavo Petro quiere establecer un nuevo progresismo en Latinoamérica Gustavo Petro quiere establecer un nuevo progresismo en Latinoamérica

En entrevista con The Nation, el ex-alcalde de Bogotá habla sobre lo que significaría su elección para Colombia y la región. 

Apr 19, 2018 / Miguel Salazar

Red Square in Moscow

‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia ‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia

Incessant Kremlin-baiting of President Trump is risking a Cuban missile–like crisis that he, unlike JFK in 1962, may not be permitted to resolve peacefully.

Apr 18, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Gustavo Petro Colombian presidential candidate

Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America

In an interview with The Nation, the former mayor of Bogotá discusses what his election would mean for Colombia and the region.

Apr 18, 2018 / Q&A / Miguel Salazar

How Progressives Can Engage Russia

How Progressives Can Engage Russia How Progressives Can Engage Russia

America’s security depends on defeating oligarchy abroad and at home.

Apr 18, 2018 / Feature / David Klion

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