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Russian-Born Oil Magnate Gives Big to Trump Campaign
Simon Grigorievich Kukes, former chief executive of a now-defunct Russian oil company, contributed more than $150,000 to Trump's campaign.
Trump Is Wrong on NATO, but There’s Plenty Wrong With NATO Too
Trump's approach to NATO is repugnant, but that doesn't mean the alliance is without problems.
Lawrence Davidson Discusses Turkey, Russia and the Autocratic Age
Davidson offers insights on the complexity of politics in Turkey, and provides context for Russia's current relationship with the US.
Another Week Closer to Fascism
Expect the American media to focus more on Hillary Clinton's bout of pneumonia than on the Republican Party's embrace of fascism.
Looking Toward the End of US Empire
The end of US empire would be a welcome end.
The Almost-War on Syria Three Years Ago
As pressure again builds on President Obama to attack Syria and press a new Cold War with Russia, the extraordinary events of three years ago after a sarin attack …
Playing With Fire in Eastern Europe
US officials recognize that they are playing with fire in Eastern Europe — and US actions in the area have raised tensions.
Turkey and Iran Reach Agreement on Conditions for Syria Peace
Concerns over growing Kurdish power appear to be a prime motivation behind Turkey's agreement with Iran over Syria.
Global Struggles for Dominance: Noam Chomsky on ISIS, NATO and Russia
Noam Chomsky challenges prevailing viewpoints about terrorism in Europe and assesses the threat of nuclear war.
Ten Times Worse Than Hell: A Syrian Doctor on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Aleppo
In the latest escalation of the war in Syria, Russia has begun launching airstrikes from an Iranian air base.