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Firefighters inspect a house hit by a Russian missile during an air strike, on September 24, 2024, in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

The Claim That Russia Doesn’t Possess Any Solid Red Lines—or Won’t Enforce Them—Isn’t Supported by Evidence The Claim That Russia Doesn’t Possess Any Solid Red Lines—or Won’t Enforce Them—Isn’t Supported by Evidence

Any policy debate on war must reckon with escalatory dynamics.

Sep 26, 2024 / Daniel R. DePetris

In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state-owned agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting regarding the situation in the Kursk region, in his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, on August 12, 2024.

Putin Has Allowed the West to Cross So Many Lines That He Is Now Under Pressure to Respond Putin Has Allowed the West to Cross So Many Lines That He Is Now Under Pressure to Respond

He’s also boxed himself in by his own language.

Sep 18, 2024 / Anatol Lieven

A tryptich of Reid Hoffman, Barry Diller, and VP Kamala Harris

Kamala’s Capitalist Class Kamala’s Capitalist Class

Both parties have little trouble attracting support from the superrich. But a closer look reveals fissures within the ruling class.

Sep 16, 2024 / Doug Henwood

Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and former president Donald Trump during the second presidential debate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake  Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake 

Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.

Sep 12, 2024 / Jake Werner

Anthony Blinken walking with a man in a Haitian military uniform

JD Vance’s Slanders Are Far From the Worst Thing the US Has Done to Haitians JD Vance’s Slanders Are Far From the Worst Thing the US Has Done to Haitians

After years of strenuously ignoring the country's agony, Secretary of State Antony Blinken finally visited Haiti last week. For five hours.

Sep 11, 2024 / Amy Wilentz

Donald Trump Is Already Planting the Seeds of the Next Insurrection

Donald Trump Is Already Planting the Seeds of the Next Insurrection Donald Trump Is Already Planting the Seeds of the Next Insurrection

Insecure and contemplating defeat, the former president returns to a familiar script.

Aug 16, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Dozens of journalists protest, holding press badges and pictures of their colleagues Al Jazeera reporter Ismail al-Ghoul and cameraman Rami al-Rifi who lost their lives on duty in Gaza City, Gaza on August 01, 2024.

More Than 100 Journalists Come Together With Their Fellow Journalists in Palestine and Against US Complicity in Their Killing More Than 100 Journalists Come Together With Their Fellow Journalists in Palestine and Against US Complicity in Their Killing

A coalition has sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on the US to impose an arms embargo immediately.

Aug 16, 2024 / Chip Gibbons and Nathan Fuller

Ukrainian servicemen operate a Soviet-made T-72 tank in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on August 12, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Dispatch: From the Hostage Swap to the Kursk Incursion Dispatch: From the Hostage Swap to the Kursk Incursion

Where does it lead?

Aug 16, 2024 / Vadim Nikitin

Let Us Not Praise Infamous Men

Let Us Not Praise Infamous Men Let Us Not Praise Infamous Men

Or: One morning in the war.

Aug 15, 2024 / Feature / Peter Davis

Former US president Donald Trump greets US Senator and vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance as they attend their first campaign rally together.

Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground

The Heritage Foundation’s attempt to produce an intellectual and wonkish Trumpism turns off voters.

Aug 9, 2024 / Jeet Heer

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