Arms Spending

Ukraine peace protest

We Need a Real Debate About the Ukraine War We Need a Real Debate About the Ukraine War

Those who provide history and context around the conflict should not be silenced or smeared.

May 24, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sun, Sand, Surf, Sea—and Russian Rockets: Wartime in Odesa

Sun, Sand, Surf, Sea—and Russian Rockets: Wartime in Odesa Sun, Sand, Surf, Sea—and Russian Rockets: Wartime in Odesa

Ukraine’s historic Black Sea resort turns to the war effort.

May 24, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma

Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma Anti-War Activists Are Facing a Moral Dilemma

In the face of war’s atrocities, the tyranny of the immediate can be overwhelming—even for those committed to peace.

May 19, 2022 / Nan Levinson

In Kalynivka on March 24

How the War Came to Kalynivka How the War Came to Kalynivka

These refugees from Luhansk thought they were leaving the carnage behind. Instead, it followed them west, making the path to recovery long and uncertain.

May 16, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

US Soldiers Afghanistan

Why Can’t Washington Break Its War Addiction? Why Can’t Washington Break Its War Addiction?

American narcissism is only part of the answer.

May 12, 2022 / William Astore

Ukainian refugees

Endless War in Ukraine Hurts National and Global Security Endless War in Ukraine Hurts National and Global Security

It is vital to step back from the emotions stirred by this conflict and assess our real security priorities.

May 11, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A sunny day in Kyiv

Russian Victory Day in Kyiv Russian Victory Day in Kyiv

Despite the sirens, and the speeches, the missiles never came.

May 10, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

Men examine metal rubble

On the Night Bus to Kyiv On the Night Bus to Kyiv

Scenes on the way to a war.

May 6, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

A Tale of Two Bulldozers

A Tale of Two Bulldozers A Tale of Two Bulldozers

What India’s demolition of Muslim homes reveals about the India-Israel relationship.

May 2, 2022 / Pranay Somayajula

Titan Missile

Welcome to the Second Nuclear Age Welcome to the Second Nuclear Age

My advice from the last time around: Duck and cover!

Apr 26, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

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