The AfPak Train Wreck

The AfPak Train Wreck

The president’s goals in escalating the war in Afghanistan are deeply flawed. Just ask the Russians.

Lessons from Moscow and Tehran

The United States could learn a lot from Russia’s patient and persistent engagement with Iran described in detail in Persian Dreams, a new book by a State Department analyst.

Big Three Block Iran Attack

Without the support of Russia, China, or India, the United States will have great difficulties starting a war with Iran.

Russia and Georgia: All About Oil

Russia and Georgia: All About Oil

Columnist Michael Klare explains that the war between Russia and Georgia centers around a critical oil pipeline that runs through South Ossetia and that Russia doesn’t control.

A New Cold War?

A New Cold War?

Politics is much like physics, columnist Conn Hallinan argues: for every reaction there is an equal and opposite reaction. And NATO is generating just such a reaction.

Hunger Strikers Take on Radar Base

Two Czech peace activists went on a hunger strike to protest a proposed U.S. radar base in their country. Their message is spreading.

AFRI(OIL)COM

Will the next war for oil be in Africa?

U.S.-Russian Nuclear Agreement Raises Serious Concerns

Many Democrats and Republicans oppose the accord because of fears that Russia is providing Iran with nuclear and military assistance. There are also bipartisan concerns about its potential nonproliferation problems.