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 The Russian Blitzkrieg on Aleppo Is a Direct Challenge to Washington

 The Russian Blitzkrieg on Aleppo Is a Direct Challenge to Washington

September 29, 2016 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, The Nation.

The Syrian cease-fire was already in tatters. But the new offensive is also early preparation for a hawkish Clinton presidency. What are we to make of events in Syria now that Secretary of State Kerry’s latest (and very possibly last)…

The Failed Ceasefire in Syria Now Leave Russia in Charge

The Failed Ceasefire in Syria Now Leave Russia in Charge

September 26, 2016 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Now that Secretary of State Kerry’s latest effort to forge a ceasefire in Syria is in ruins, he was right about at least one thing: That was the Obama administration’s last, best hope to lead warring sides toward a settlement….

The Failed Syria Ceasefire Pushes US-Russia Relations to the Brink

The Failed Syria Ceasefire Pushes US-Russia Relations to the Brink

September 19, 2016 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Unless there’s a quick and drastic turn for the better in Syria, the US may reach its moment of truth with Russia. If Washington is simply unable or unwilling to work with Moscow to resolve the conflict, it’s likely that…

John Kerry’s last hurrah: With the Syrian cease-fire, the secretary of state takes a parting swipe at Russophobia

John Kerry’s last hurrah: With the Syrian cease-fire, the secretary of state takes a parting swipe at Russophobia

September 14, 2016 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, Salon

The cease-fire ends his successful skirmish with the Pentagon, but the war will grind on long after Kerry is gone Secretary of State John Kerry now gives us another “cessation of hostilities” agreement — a not-quite-cease-fire — as signed with…

Why the Kerry-Lavrov Syrian Ceasefire–the 9th Try--Better Hold

Why the Kerry-Lavrov Syrian Ceasefire–the 9th Try–Better Hold

September 12, 2016 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

After a long walk on a stony path in the wee hours of Saturday in Geneva, Secretary of State John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov, his Russian counterpart, finally reached a Syrian ceasefire agreement – again. A week-long “cessation of hostilities”…

In One Week, Obama’s Ambitious Trade Pacts Are Coming Apart

In One Week, Obama’s Ambitious Trade Pacts Are Coming Apart

September 5, 2016 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Big trade deals across both oceans were supposed to be two marble monuments the Obama administration bequeaths to posterity. But as the president completes his second term, it’s more likely that he’ll leave behind a half-built and poorly carved stone…

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