Recent content from John Rash
Carleton students attempt virtual peacemaking in War College exercise
The U.S. Army War College's International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise focused on the South China Sea.
Finland strengthens, and is strengthened by, NATO
Finland's ambassador to the U.S. shares his views on his nation, NATO ascension, Russian aggression and tighter ties with Minnesota.
2023's most important election
Just months after devastating earthquakes, Turks head to the polls for a vote that has global implications.
Gerald Ford, an extraordinary 'ordinary man'
A new biography of America's 38th president offers a lesson for today's leaders contending with a riven nation.
'Discord Leaks' sows an evolving surveillance era
Discord, the online site popular with video gamers, is where classified U.S. government documents were initially posted.
International film festival seeks to 'unite, inform and transform'
Close to 200 short and feature films from around the world will screen between April 13-27 at the 42nd annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
Russia must free reporter Evan Gershkovich
"Wrongfully detained" Wall Street Journal correspondent shows the severity of Russia's repression of media freedom — and ultimately the truth.
Campaigns past and present reflect on Reagan's legacy
Allegations about the 1980 campaign surface as the GOP's top 2024 candidates veer from Reagan's resolute stand against totalitarianism.
China's unexpected diplomatic coup changes the Mideast puzzle
A Beijing-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia alters regional, and maybe even geopolitical, dynamics.
U.S. must be a beacon for democracy for Mexico, Israel
As protests roil its two allies, America needs to live up to its own democratic ideals.
An exemplary post-presidency. (And a pretty good presidency, too.)
Belying public (and often pundit) perceptions, Jimmy Carter had an often consequential and constructive White House tenure.
Avoiding 'Munich' at the Munich Security Conference
World leaders gathering at the annual meeting seem resolute in rejecting further appeasement of Russia.
In a new documentary, as in life, LBJ looms large
"Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb" focuses on the 50-year collaboration between the legendary writer and editor.
In tank debate, all was not quiet on the German front
Oscar-nominated "All Quiet on the Western Front" reminds why Germany's history plays a role in present-day politics, too.
Geopolitical, global-warming angst in the Alps
The climate crisis is the type of challenge meant for the business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
On black swans, gray rhinos and white doves
Geopolitical experts consider the conflicts and top risks of 2023.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Time's 'Person of the Year,' channels Chaplin as much as Churchill
In a compelling profile, the Ukrainian comedian-turned-statesman lauds unconventional voices against totalitarianism.
At the Walker Art Center, the best of Britain's (deeply) moving images
The annual Arrows Awards screening, featuring the best of British advertising, begins its holiday-season run.
World Cup in Qatar is an 'own goal' by FIFA
Soccer's governing body, as well as the International Olympic Committee, should live up to ideals in awarding events.
Democracy on the ballot — Ukraine's democracy, that is
A campaign focused on domestic dynamics may have major global implications.
Starvation stalks the Horn of Africa
Concurrent crises across the world have meant less attention on a looming human catastrophe.
Nuclear threats prove prescience of former Peace Prize laureate
2017 Nobel winner Beatrice Fihn and ICAN continue to push for the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
The West calls out Putin's imperialism
After world leaders mourn a queen, but not the British Empire, they warn of the Kremlin leader's drive to resurrect a Russian Empire.
Yet another crippling 20th-century scourge makes a comeback
Polio, which along with extremism was foretold and forewarned by novelist Philip Roth, re-emerges.
McCullough, Mar-a-Lago and the enduring search for historical truth
Histrionics, not historical context and method, marked the rush to judgment about the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's home.
White House photographer witnessed, and captured, history
Pete Souza, in Minneapolis for a Wednesday evening event, sees similarities between former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama.
From Ukraine to Blaine: A soccer team's journey to the USA Cup
Two Minnesotans and a minister from Ukraine help a team get "out of the trauma and see there is some normalcy in the world."
Latvian prime minister's clear-eyed view of Russia
Krisjanis Karins, visiting Minnesota, says that Putin "will go as far as he is allowed to go."
Russian Nobel laureate's noble act for Ukraine
Journalist Dmitry Muratov auctions his 2021 Peace Prize to aid UNICEF's efforts on Ukrainian refugees.
Amid enduring challenges, U.S. journalists remain resilient
A new Pew poll shows that despite an increasingly difficult media, political and social environment, most would choose the career again.
Similarities, differences between Watergate and Jan. 6 eras
The political, social and media environments have changed in the half century between the two scandals.
Ukraine needs arms — and hearts and minds, too
As the war endures, so must support and attention from Americans and citizens of other countries.
'The Long Breakup' gives context to conflict in Ukraine
Filmmaker Katya Soldak will attend Sunday's Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival screening of her documentary about her country's turbulent post-Soviet era.
Elon Musk, CNN+ and the Times headline latest media tumult
How the new direction of social media and news organizations are received will tell a lot about where media — and democracy — is headed.
Ukrainian, Russian political cartoons draw upon antiwar sentiment
New exhibit at the Museum of Russian Art showcases satirists' work — and its unflinching support of Ukraine.
World food supply may be the next war casualty
Along with other destabilizing disruptions, Russia's attack on Europe's breadbasket producing "alarming cascading effects," according to the U.N.
Neighbors at war, two presidents a world apart
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's communication acumen and motivating message are a sharp contrast to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The consequences — and clarity — of calling Putin a 'war criminal'
President Joe Biden, "speaking from his heart," calls out the heartless Russian president for atrocities in Ukraine.
Playing Politics: Biden heads to Europe
The president looks to advance allied unity on Ukraine. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
Putin's propaganda hurts the world, but harms Russians most
What Russians read, hear and see — and what they don't — props up the Russian president, but at times the truth seeps through.
Playing Politics: Zelenskyy's address to Congress
The Ukrainian president's speech is analyzed by WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
Playing Politics: Report roasts Minneapolis riot response
Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders failed to follow protocols. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
Playing Politics: The invasion — and sanctions — begin
The U.S. and Western allies react to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
Playing Politics: Russia-Ukraine crisis
The status of Russian forces and communication between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents is analyzed on "Playing Politics" with WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
Super Bowl belies smaller ratings for big events
Fractured TV ratings reflect a fragmented nation, with ever fewer shared cultural experiences.
Playing Politics: Locke shooting roils Minneapolis
Police-community relations in the city are once again national news. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Sheletta Brundidge and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
'Closed loop' of Olympics extends to Chinese society, too
The 2008 Beijing Games showed China's "emergence on the world stage." This year's version reflects the repression of the Chinese government.
Is the party over for Boris?
Flouting his government's own pandemic rules for revelry at No. 10 Downing Street created a crisis for the British prime minister.
Playing Politics: Justice Breyer retirement
The impending vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court comes at a key moment for the Biden administration. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
Biden at year one: More Ford than Carter (or FDR)
In his heady early days, he was compared to Roosevelt. Lately, to Carter. But Ford is the more apt precedent for this presidency.
Playing Politics: The president meets the press
Nearly a year into his tenure, President Joe Biden held a news conference on Wednesday. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
Echoes of Stalinist past as Russia silences its top human rights group
The Kremlin's closing of Memorial, dedicated in part to chronicling Stalin-era crimes, says much about the Putin era and the power of individuals and art, like Alexander Solzhenitsyn's "Gulag Archipelago," in piercing repression.
Playing Politics: Showdown on voting rights
President Joe Biden's legislative push gets pushback from key GOP leaders. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
2022's global risks include not reckoning with 2021's domestic one
America's ability to effectively respond to geopolitical crises is hindered by divisions apparent in the attack on the Capitol.
Playing Politics: Jan. 6 shadows 2022 politics
The congressional investigation into the 2021 attack on the Capitol will affect the run-up to the midterm elections. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
Playing Politics: A turbulent 2021
A very vexing year heading into crucial midterm and state elections. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
Is political polarity heading toward a 'tipping point'?
New study reflects concern about "a critical point above which polarization becomes difficult, if not impossible, to reverse."
Playing Politics: Will surplus break the legislative logjam?
State lawmakers consider Minnesota's robust revenue forecast. Hear the "Playing Politics" podcast from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
Best British ads offer respite from a worried world
The perennially popular Arrows Awards reel begins its annual screening at the Walker Art Center.
Playing Politics: Roe v. Wade case tests the court, and maybe soon the country
Supreme Court justices weigh in on a Mississippi case on reproductive rights. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
Playing Politics: COVID's hold grimly endures
Despite major medical advancements, the pandemic continues - and continues its impact on politics. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Jill Burcum and John Rash.
New study, news headlines reflect the rise of political violence
Censure of Rep. Gosar, tense trials in Wisconsin and Georgia, continued fallout of Capitol insurrection suggest an accelerating trend.
Playing Politics: U.S. House debates fate of Paul Gosar
The Republican representative may be censured for posting an animated, violent video. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
'Belfast' returns to the Troubles. Belfast shouldn't.
Kenneth Branagh's compelling film revisits the sectarian strife as tensions rise over a Brexit-triggered trade dispute.
Playing Politics: Judge rejects Trump's executive-privilege claim
The former president is trying to shield information related to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
What's in a word? A year. Or maybe an era.
Oxford Languages, publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary, chooses "vax" as its word of the year.
Playing Politics: A good night for Frey
The Minneapolis mayor was reelected and ballot measures went his way. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
Could climate change lead to war? It's a growing geopolitical threat
Biden administration releases a series of ominous reports before a key U.N. conference.
Playing Politics: Twin Cities elections down to final days
Minneapolis, St. Paul voters are most focused on public safety. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
Rash Report: Big Tech is a growing geopolitical force
The dynamic between governments and technology firms will be a key driver of global politics in the coming years.
Playing Politics: Dems' narrow majority slims down bill
Many of President Joe Biden's priorities are the subject of tense congressional negotiations. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
'Pivot' to Asia may pivot back to Mideast
"The runway is getting shorter" on re-entering the Iran nuclear deal, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Nobel: Freedom of expression a 'precondition for democracy and lasting peace'
Peace Prizes for Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov are "representative of all journalists who stand up for this ideal in a world in which democracy and freedom of the press face increasingly adverse conditions."
Playing Politics: Biden administration besieged
From foreign policy to domestic dynamics, the president faces persistent challenges - and criticism. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
Playing Politics: Woodward's bombshell book on Trump
Among the reporter's revelations are that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff phoned his Chinese counterpart twice to reassure him during the final weeks of the president's administration. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
