Europe

An aerial view of the Pentagon

We Don’t Need to Go Back to Cold War Spending—We’re Already There We Don’t Need to Go Back to Cold War Spending—We’re Already There

Before Washington embarks on a new Cold War, it’s time to remind ourselves of the global consequences of the last one.

Mar 25, 2022 / William D. Hartung, Nick Cleveland-Stout, and Taylor Giorno

A woman sits in the midst of packages

The Racism and Incoherence of the World’s Asylum Systems The Racism and Incoherence of the World’s Asylum Systems

The humane response to Ukrainian refugees shows that a radical new path for caring for the vulnerable is possible.

Mar 24, 2022 / Naureen Khan

How the Netherlands Became a Global Cocaine Hub

How the Netherlands Became a Global Cocaine Hub How the Netherlands Became a Global Cocaine Hub

The surge in trafficking through the Port of Rotterdam has coincided with spectacular violence.

Mar 23, 2022 / Feature / Jessica Loudis

Casualties of War

Casualties of War Casualties of War

Destruction in Ukraine.

Mar 22, 2022 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn

Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems.

Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems. Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems.

As it turns out, our leaders have done all too good a job of providing options for ending the world. 

Mar 22, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

War Head

War Head War Head

Facing the pain.

Mar 21, 2022 / OppArt / Brian Stauffer

Poles Have Opened Their Arms to Ukrainians—but Will It Last?

Poles Have Opened Their Arms to Ukrainians—but Will It Last? Poles Have Opened Their Arms to Ukrainians—but Will It Last?

The kindness of strangers won’t create the resources needed to shelter millions of refugees. Poland needs help.

Mar 18, 2022 / David Volodzko

The Dawn of an Even More Dangerous Cold War

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.

Mar 18, 2022 / Column / Jeet Heer

Displaced

Displaced Displaced

At least 2 million Ukrainians have become refugees since the beginning of the Russian invasion, with more people fleeing every day.

Mar 17, 2022 / OppArt / Salley Mavor

People evacuating Irpin in Ukraine

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 / Michael T. Klare for The Nation

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