foreign policy – Page 16

U.S. use of sanctions could spur dollar’s decline

August 28, 2014 By Conn Hallinan

The recent round of sanctions aimed at Moscow over the crisis in the Ukraine could backfire by accelerating a move away from the dollar as the world's reserve currency.

German sour pickles: Gauck, militarism, and Gaza

August 13, 2014 By Victor Grossman

When politicians vacation and little action is expected, the words German journalists use for this is "Saure-Gurken-Zeit" or "sour pickle time."

Ending violence must be our passion

August 11, 2014 By Sam Webb

We can barely turn in any direction without encountering violence of one kind or another. It is a pervasive presence in our lives and the lives of people worldwide.

Ukraine, “Morning Joe,” and the new Cold War

August 7, 2014 By Sam Webb

Over the past few weeks the American people have been served up a steady stream of words and images by the major media about the conflict in the Ukraine.

Fighting intensifies in Eastern Ukraine as Kiev acts against Communist Party

August 4, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The crisis in Eastern Ukraine is coming to a head, with intensified fighting and mounting casualties, including many civilians.