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Garry Kasparov is a former world chess champion and an elected member of the Russian opposition movement’s Coordinating Council.

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Kasparov: Trump Is Killing Democracy

RULES MATTER

<p>In attacking the primary system, Trump is attacking America itself.<br> </p>

Garry Kasparov | Published Apr 25, 2016

Don’t Lecture Me About Socialism, Bernie

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Why my rant against the Democratic candidate’s prescription for America went viral.

Garry Kasparov | Published Mar 10, 2016

What Will America Stand for in 2016?

Trouble Ahead

The ghosts of the Cold War and the Iraq War are haunting the 2016 campaign.

Garry Kasparov | Published Jan 02, 2016

Springtime for America’s Enemies

Annals of Appeasement

Dangerous and short-sighted U.S. diplomacy has empowered no one except state sponsors of terrorism and fascistic regimes.

Garry Kasparov | Published Jul 22, 2015

Why Dictators Love Olympics

Sochi

Like Hitler’s 1936 games, Putin’s campaign to hold the Olympics in Sochi is all about adding to his personal glory, not any desire to better Russia.

Garry Kasparov | Published Feb 07, 2014

Kasparov: Snowden, Putin’s Puppet?

No Excuse

Whistleblower, traitor, hero, villain, Snowden may be many things at once but his apologies for the brutal record of Putin and the Russian state are inexcusable.

Garry Kasparov | Published Jan 29, 2014

Boycott Putin!

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are meant to be one of Putin’s crowning achievements, but with corruption and horrible discrimination and violence against gays on the rise, Garry Kasparov calls for a boycott by corporate sponsors and world leaders. But let the athletes still play and Putin be embarrassed by the publicity.

Garry Kasparov | Published Aug 15, 2013

Putin Toys With Obama

From Snowden to Syria, Russian President Putin does whatever he likes and the West plays to his tune. Garry Kasparov on the pathetic kowtowing to Putin—and the terrifying historical echoes of such behavior.

Garry Kasparov | Published Jul 02, 2013

My Fight for Russia Goes On

Garry Kasparov declares that though he will refrain from returning to Russia for the time being, he will not give up his fight to oust Putin or his hopes for a democratic future for his country.

Garry Kasparov | Published Jun 20, 2013

Berezovsky’s Dubious Legacy

COMPLICATED LIFE

While other Russian oligarchs roam free with plundered wealth, the Kremlin is orchestrating a smear campaign against the recently deceased Berezovsky. Garry Kasparov on why we shouldn’t be fooled by the dead or his greatest creation, Vladimir Putin.

Garry Kasparov | Published Apr 01, 2013

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