Will the U.S. Stoke War in Ukraine While the World Burns?
While the U.S. sends quick weapons shipments and maneuvers troops, other urgent problems go unsolved.
The Ukraine Crisis Is an Opportunity to Reshape U.S.-Russia Diplomacy
In the past, crises with Russia have led to landmark agreements. The Biden administration should take that opportunity today.
War With Russia?
Here’s what Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv can do to avoid the next world war.
Examining Trump World’s Fantastic Claims About Ukraine
When it comes to Ukraine, Trump has been manipulated as deftly as a mindless marionette. It’s going to cost him.
The Art of the Back-Pedal
From the US to the UK to Turkey, it is a hallmark of right-wing populists to make a preposterous policy and then be forced to retreat.
Trump’s Undeclared State of Emergency
Trump is counting on his base to endorse his increasingly open law-breaking. It may not end well.
Can Ukraine Gnaw Its Way out of Trouble?
If Ukraine wants to move closer to the West, it will probably have to submit to the knife.
The Cold War Never Ended
Vladimir Putin is not reviving the Cold War. Rather, the U.S. failed to end it when it had the chance.
MH17: Cold War Replay?
The last time the U.S. accused Russia of downing a civilian airliner, nuclear war nearly broke out.
Talking Points: Tensions Rising, Wars Escalating, Occupations Expanding
Phyllis Bennis discusses the possibility of a renewed Cold War, longstanding tragedies in the Middle East, and the decline of Israeli influence.
Iran: Code Orange?
The lessons of Ukraine’s “revolution” don’t bode well for Iran’s democratic movement.
John McCain and the International Republican Institute
The presidential candidate has many questions to answer about the taxpayer-funded organization.