Geopolitics Is a Ruthless Business Geopolitics Is a Ruthless Business
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is the most conspicuous recent example of blatantly predatory military actions, but hardly the only one.
Mar 7, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
We Live in a World of Displacement We Live in a World of Displacement
The number of people forcibly displaced by war, persecution, general violence, or human rights violations last year swelled to a staggering 84 million—a number only expected to gro...
Mar 7, 2022 / Nick Turse
On Watching Ukraine Through Palestinian Eyes On Watching Ukraine Through Palestinian Eyes
The rightful outpouring of support for Ukraine teaches us that the West can condemn occupation when it wants to.
Mar 4, 2022 / Yousef Munayyer
After Putin After Putin
Now is the time to debate and seek to shape the kind of peace we want to see in a post-Putin, post-Trump world.
Mar 4, 2022 / Anthony Barnett
Putin’s Republican Sympathizers Putin’s Republican Sympathizers
While Russia’s president sowed destruction in Europe, members of the GOP attended a white nationalist conference in Florida.
Mar 4, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
War and Peace in Ukraine War and Peace in Ukraine
De-escalation and negotiation remain the only way out of this crisis.
Mar 3, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel for The Nation
Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation
Displays of presidential toughness aren’t what our nation needs right now.
Mar 3, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine
The Western media’s double standard is on full display amid Ukraine war coverage.
Mar 2, 2022 / Ishmael N. Daro
Banning the Hijab Targets Muslim Women Banning the Hijab Targets Muslim Women
A state order against the religious garment in Karnataka, India, is seen by members of the Muslim minority as a form of intimidation and control.
Mar 2, 2022 / Hasan Ali
We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars
A revived Cold War triggered by Putin’s invasion would distract from bigger threats.
Mar 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel