U.S. Justice Department Charges Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Drug Trafficking, Corruption
The DOJ has accused Maduro of using "cocaine as a weapon" to devastate American cities.
Sanctions
Trump's Quiet War on Iran Gets Loud
The administration has been quietly escalating against Iran and its allies using a selection of counterterrorism laws that allowed it to act without going through Congress or the public.
If Trump Doesn't Want a War With Iran, He Should Stop Pushing Iran Towards War
Demanding capitulation from Tehran is a recipe for disaster
John Bolton to Threaten Sanctions if International Criminal Court Investigates U.S.
"For all intents and purposes, the ICC is already dead to us," Bolton reportedly plans to say.
Sanctions Lead to Creative Condoms for a Communist Cuba
Condoms have become a multi-purpose tool in a country that does not have much access to resources.
Nike Won't Provide Shoes to Iran's Soccer Team Thanks to Trump's Sanctions
Sadly, the consequences of sanctions are not limited to the football pitch.
Trump Wants to Have it Both Ways on Trade. He Can't.
Tariffs and import restrictions are the equivalent of putting sanctions on your own country.
Trump's Turn on Iran Turns Off America's Allies
New sanctions on Iran will sour America's relationship with Europe.
Harvey Weinstein and the End of Open Secrets: Podcast
This week's show covers the Iran nuclear deal, threats to the First Amendment, the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and Trump's latest moves on health care.
Whiplash and Backlash in the Republic of Cuba
Starvation won't turn Cubans into capitalists. Trade and tourism might.
New Russia Sanctions Not Helpful For Anything but Domestic Political Rhetoric
New sanctions harm Russians, Europeans, Americans, and the prospects for improved relations.
Pro-Snooping GOP Rep. Claims Shock at Federal Surveillance of Flynn's Russia Call
Isn't this what actually authorized foreign intelligence gathering looks like?
34 Lawmakers Want Trump to Sanction Venezuela
The calls arise after allegations of corruption and human rights abuses under Maduro.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran After Putting Country 'On Notice' Over Missile Test
Trump admin complains Iran not responding appropriately to "very favorable" nuclear deal.
Why It's Too Late to Scrap the Iran Deal
It wasn't perfect, but the alternatives are much worse.
Clinton Campaign Attacks Sanders' Peace-Seeking Foreign Policies
Very reminiscent of critiques against Obama back in 2007
America's Half-Measures Against Putin
U.S. has no solutions for Russia's actions toward Ukraine, so instead it pursues some useless policies.
The Dumb Calls to Kill the Iran Deal
The hawks have no better alternatives for stopping Iran's march toward a nuclear bomb
Venezuelan Government Collecting Signatures to Petition President Obama Over National Security Threat Declaration
Executive order declaring Venezuela an extraordinary threat could pave the way for wider sanctions.
When Joe Biden Loved Defying the President's Foreign Policy
Back in 1986, the then-senator led the charge against Ronald Reagan's treatment of South Africa
Russian Bank Hires Former U.S. Senators to Fight Sanctions
Trent Lott and John Breaux represent Gazprombank
More Sanctions for Russia Because the Other Sanctions Didn't Work
Foreign policy in a nutshell.
U.S. Announces More Sanctions Against Russians Amid Ukraine Crisis
Officials and companies targeted.
Putin Signs Treaty Making Crimea Part of Russia in Wake of US and EU Sanctions
Following Sunday's referendum in Crimea
Sanctions Against Russia Are Futile
Experts are divided into two groups: those who think sanctions usually fail and those who think they almost always fail.
Russia Denounces European, American Threats of Ukraine Sanctions
Says they are equivalent to blackmail
Sen. Cruz Backs Sanctions on Ukrainian Officials
Wrote a blog post on the crisis for the Heritage Foundation's blog
Sens. McCain and Murphy Call For Ukraine Sanctions
Both of the senators visited Ukraine in December
Kerry Expected To Say US is Open To Sanctions on Ukraine
At least 26 have died in recent violence
US Support for Sanctions Against Cuba Dropping
Majority wants to normalize relations, even in Florida