Events appear to be moving toward a political solution to the East-West standoff over Ukraine. But as Clausewitz once noted: “Against stupidity, no amount of planning will prevail.”
Marching on Moscow
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Is U.S. Nuclear Energy or Isn’t It Dependent on Russian Enriched Uranium? (Part 1)
Will Russia retaliate for sanctions over Crimea by cutting off the sale of enriched uranium to the U.S.?
Breathless in North Korea
For 60 years, Koreans on both sides of the DMZ have awaited a peace treaty. Instead they’ve gotten an arms race and political repression.
Sanctions Against Russia? Good Luck
The U.S., hooked on Russian enriched uranium, is in no position to impose long-term sanctions on Russia.
Sanctioning Russia Won’t Help Ukraine
Sanctioning Russia may actually reduce its incentive to change course in Crimea.
More Sanctions on Iran = Uranium Enriched to a Higher Grade
Both U.S. members of Congress calling for new Iran sanctions and hard-liners in Iran assault President Rouhani from each side.
Why Israel Won’t Abide Any Iran Nuclear Accord
With or without nuclear weapons, Iran and its allies are the chief impediments to Israeli hegemony in the Middle East.
The People’s Sanctions
How Nelson Mandela and ordinary citizens from all over the world strong-armed corporations, changed U.S. foreign policy, and ended apartheid in South Africa.
The U.S. Cuba Embargo: Making Diplomacy Impossible
The Obama administration says it wants to improve U.S. ties with Cuba, but its own policies are preventing the country from keeping its diplomatic facilities open.
Iranian Nuclear Deal: Hardliners Despair, Pragmatists Rejoice
The six-month interim agreement between Iran and the P5+1 powers will echo through the decades if it can bring Washington and Tehran in from the cold.