With Russia in chaos, it does sound a bit far-fetched to see her as an aggressor. Paul Craig Roberts GreanvillePost.com March 15, 2014 Dear readers: I recalled correctly from my Russian studies a half century ago that Soviet leaders had stuck Russian territories into Ukraine, but I mistakenly attributed all of the transfers to Khrushchev. More
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RT Host Abby Martin Condemns Russian Incursion Into Crimea – On RT By Glenn Greenwald The Intercept 4 Mar 2014 Screenshot: RT host Abby Martin condemns the Russian military action in Crimea, March 3, 2014 (Updated below – Update II) The vast bulk of the commentary issuing from American commentators about the Russian military action in More
In retrospect, Russia-bashing was the main media event of the Sochi Olympics since the U.S. "lost" in the medal count. The Ukraine crisis has put the Olympics in the past tense and presented an opportunity for the old Cold War team to field a new crisis. Pres. Obama is following the Clinton policy of pushing More
In retrospect, Russia-bashing was the main media event of the Sochi Olympics since the U.S. "lost" in the medal count. The Ukraine crisis has put the Olympics in the past tense and presented an opportunity for the old Cold War team to field a new crisis. Pres. Obama is following the Clinton policy of pushing More
Unfortunately, during the last five years, no world leader has done more to undermine international law than Barack Obama. He treats it with rhetorical adulation and behavioral contempt, helping to further normalize a might-makes-right approach to global affairs that is the antithesis of international law. NORMAN SOLOMON 4 March 2014 NationofChange.org OP-ED International law is suddenly More
Now is the time for all peaceful people to speak out. Before the real shooting starts. By Bruce K. Gagnon Organizing Notes March 2, 2014 BBC reports: John Kerry told US media Russia might "not even remain in the G8" and Russian President Vladimir Putin might "find himself with asset freezes". "You just don't in the More
