Our Planet’s Long History of War Our Planet’s Long History of War
Whether we care to realize it or not, we’re now in a strange and threatening new world of war.
Apr 8, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
Putin’s Miscalculation Should Be a Lesson to the US Putin’s Miscalculation Should Be a Lesson to the US
If there’s one thing to be learned from the present moment, it’s just how fickle such calculations can be and how easily the global situation can turn.
Apr 4, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order
As a new Iron Curtain threatens to divide Europe, progressives must face the dangers of a resurgent militarism—and seize the opportunities to advance our priorities.
Mar 31, 2022 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare for The Nation
The Tactical Silence Has Failed: Say Brittney Griner’s Name The Tactical Silence Has Failed: Say Brittney Griner’s Name
The State Department believes that raising up the basketball star’s name will make her situation in a Russian prison worse. She could be sentenced to a labor camp. How much worse c...
Mar 28, 2022 / Dave Zirin
The Dawn of an Even More Dangerous Cold War The Dawn of an Even More Dangerous Cold War
Many have forgotten the lessons of the Cuban missile crisis and the perils of nuclear war. Let’s hope Joe Biden isn’t among them.
Stop the Fighting in Ukraine Stop the Fighting in Ukraine
Now is the time to begin the search for a lasting peace.
Mar 17, 2022 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare for The Nation
Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last
At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.
Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy
The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, social media has been restricted or banned in Russia—but a few outlets continue their coverage.
Mar 11, 2022 / Finley Muratova
How an Anti-War Statement Made DSA a Target How an Anti-War Statement Made DSA a Target
Everyone from Fox News to the White House has denounced the socialist organization for its statement opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 9, 2022 / Aída Chávez
Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians
The Russian anti-war movement is powered by information, so Putin is attacking independent media.
Mar 9, 2022 / John Nichols