The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance
On the complexities and contradictions of history.
Feb 16, 2023 / Ronald Grigor Suny
Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check
Navigating between solidarity and recklessness.
Feb 16, 2023 / Gilbert Achcar
The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous
The Department of Defense commits staggering numbers of taxpayer dollars to new weapons programs without doing its due diligence, all too often resulting in dysfunctional syst...
Feb 16, 2023 / Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung
To Save Ukraine, End the War To Save Ukraine, End the War
With the fighting poised to take an ominous turn, now is the time to push for a cease-fire.
Feb 16, 2023 / The Nation
On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown” On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown”
On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, Robin Kelley discusses the attacks on Black Studies, and Gary Younge comments on The Crown on Netflix.
Feb 16, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
The Biden Stop on Lula’s World Tour The Biden Stop on Lula’s World Tour
Lula spent 48 hours in Washington, D.C. Next up: China. Lula is traveling the globe, trying to restore Brazil’s reputation as a country that can collaborate with almost anyone.
Feb 15, 2023 / Andre Pagliarini
The Movement to Close Singapore’s Death Row The Movement to Close Singapore’s Death Row
Singapore tries to keep foreigners out of its politics but not out of the noose.
Feb 15, 2023 / M. Jesuthasan
Central America’s Stalled Progress Central America’s Stalled Progress
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeffrey Gould and Doug Bell discuss how the region is haunted by the counterrevolution of the 1980s.
An Interview With the Taliban An Interview With the Taliban
Two years after the US announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan, a Nation reporter speaks to Taliban spokesman Mufti Abdul Matin Qani about the government's policies.
Feb 14, 2023 / Hasan Ali
We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play
Along with causing immense suffering, Putin’s war has unleashed a tidal wave of hyperbole.
Feb 14, 2023 / Andrew J. Bacevich