Spy Agencies, Not Politicians, Hold the Cards in Washington Spy Agencies, Not Politicians, Hold the Cards in Washington
The CIA and NSA routinely ignore the Constitution, yet want the Justice Department to protect them from an over-reaching Congress.
Mar 24, 2014 / Books & the Arts / William Greider
The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy The Fatal Flaw in Putin’s America Policy
Unlike, George W. Bush, President Obama has avoided unilateralism and sought to accommodate Russia.
Mar 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The GOP 2016 Hopefuls Are Clueless on Ukraine The GOP 2016 Hopefuls Are Clueless on Ukraine
They don’t like what Obama is doing, but they want him to do more of it.
Mar 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia? Will Iran, Syria and Egypt Take Their Cues From Russia?
The Middle East's strongmen might not dislike Russia's tough new stand.
Mar 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea
Bellicose posturing could lead to disaster. The only way out is through diplomacy.
Mar 20, 2014 / The Editors
The Cold War That Threatens Democracy The Cold War That Threatens Democracy
The same mentality that promotes secret schemes aimed at regime change abroad will be applied at home.
Mar 20, 2014 / Tom Hayden
How the Gas Lobby Is Using the Crimea Crisis to Push Bad Policy and Make More Money How the Gas Lobby Is Using the Crimea Crisis to Push Bad Policy and Make More Money
News reports and politicians lauding US gas exports as “best for Crimea” don’t disclose the US gas companies pushing the line, or their Russian connections.
Mar 20, 2014 / Lee Fang
A Popular Referendum in Crimea A Popular Referendum in Crimea
The referendum will offer two choices, neither one of them “no.” —The New York Times The ballot was designed to show That they should change the status quo. It listed two ways they might go, But didn’t have a box for “no.” The vote turned Putin all aglow: Plain folks had dealt Ukraine a blow— In democratic vote, although They didn’t have a box for “no.”
Mar 19, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech Full Text and Analysis of Putin’s Crimea Speech
The Russian leader sounds nationalist tones and warns of US support for a “fifth column” inside Russia.
Mar 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Colonel Manners Answers Your National Security Questions Colonel Manners Answers Your National Security Questions
Everything you always wanted to know about CIA practices, proper cyberwar behavior and invasion etiquette.
Mar 19, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt