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We Are Witnessing Civil War in Ukraine

We Are Witnessing Civil War in Ukraine We Are Witnessing Civil War in Ukraine

Katrina vanden Heuvel joins Sonali Kolhatkar on Uprising Radio to discuss the unfolding crisis.

Apr 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What the French E-mail Meme Reveals About America’s Runaway Culture of Work

What the French E-mail Meme Reveals About America’s Runaway Culture of Work What the French E-mail Meme Reveals About America’s Runaway Culture of Work

Do limits on after-hours e-mail reflect French culture’s laziness or American culture’s malaise?

Apr 14, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Will Obama and Kerry Play Their High Cards Against Israeli Hardliners?

Will Obama and Kerry Play Their High Cards Against Israeli Hardliners? Will Obama and Kerry Play Their High Cards Against Israeli Hardliners?

Israel's justice minister agrees with Kerry that hardliners are sabotaging the peace talks.

Apr 14, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

The US Military Has Been ‘At War’ in Africa on the Sly For Years

The US Military Has Been ‘At War’ in Africa on the Sly For Years The US Military Has Been ‘At War’ in Africa on the Sly For Years

If you want to know what US forces are doing in Africa, it helps to be connected to a large engineering or construction firm looking for business.

Apr 14, 2014 / Nick Turse

Eritrean Refugees at Risk

Eritrean Refugees at Risk Eritrean Refugees at Risk

Hundreds of thousands have fled dictatorship—only to face trafficking, exploitation and hostility throughout North Africa and the Sahel.

Apr 11, 2014 / Dan Connell and Foreign Policy In Focus

How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia?

How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia? How Likely Is War Between NATO and Russia?

Appearing on the John Batchelor Show, Stephen Cohen weighs in on whether a meeting among world leaders can lead to a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis.

Apr 10, 2014 / Press Room

Can We Trust What Israeli Leaders Say on Iran?

Can We Trust What Israeli Leaders Say on Iran? Can We Trust What Israeli Leaders Say on Iran?

The IAEA chief's recent remarks refute the Israeli president's allegations of Iranian non-compliance with its nuclear commitments.

Apr 10, 2014 / Ali Gharib

Thanks to Republicans, the World Just Got a Little More Dangerous

Thanks to Republicans, the World Just Got a Little More Dangerous Thanks to Republicans, the World Just Got a Little More Dangerous

When the GOP threatened to cut national security ties with Russia over Ukraine, they put everyone’s safety on the line.

Apr 10, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Crisis Have Strengthened Europe’s Secession Movements

How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Crisis Have Strengthened Europe’s Secession Movements How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Crisis Have Strengthened Europe’s Secession Movements

Borders may appear immutable, but events from Catalonia to Crimea prove that they are not.

Apr 9, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East

Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East

Many Israelis, Netanyahu included, were never serious about seeking a two-state solution in the peace negotiations.

Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

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