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Putin and Kerry

Is the Confrontation Over Ukraine Joe Biden’s “Wag the Dog” Moment? Is the Confrontation Over Ukraine Joe Biden’s “Wag the Dog” Moment?

The people now gunning for a showdown with Putin were gunning for a showdown with Saddam Hussein two decades ago—with the same promises of a happy outcome.

Feb 16, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Independent American and Russian Women Call for Peace

Independent American and Russian Women Call for Peace Independent American and Russian Women Call for Peace

Every voice has meaning.

Feb 15, 2022 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Ukrainian soldier on guard

A Path Out of the Ukraine Crisis A Path Out of the Ukraine Crisis

The test for this administration isn’t to defend the pretensions and follies of any international order.

Feb 15, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

We Are Your Future. We Don’t Want Your War.

We Are Your Future. We Don’t Want Your War. We Are Your Future. We Don’t Want Your War.

Russian and Ukrainian youth discuss their fears, concerns, and predictions regarding the potential Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent war.

Feb 14, 2022 / StudentNation / Finley Muratova

The Strategic Blunder That Led to Today’s Conflict in Ukraine

The Strategic Blunder That Led to Today’s Conflict in Ukraine The Strategic Blunder That Led to Today’s Conflict in Ukraine

There was a world out there for the planet’s sole superpower to lead, and the US wasn’t about to waste time on introspection.

Feb 10, 2022 / Rajan Menon

Ukrainian soldier on guard

Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War

Why do we fail to consider the danger?

Feb 8, 2022 / Ira Helfand

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

US special forces group conducting weapons training

Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex

Opposing Build Back Better while throwing so much more money at the Pentagon marks the ultimate in budgetary and national-security hypocrisy.

Feb 4, 2022 / William D. Hartung

Ukraine flag

The Exit From the Ukraine Crisis That’s Hiding in Plain Sight The Exit From the Ukraine Crisis That’s Hiding in Plain Sight

A 2015 agreement between Russia and Ukraine can provide the best chance at a lasting peace.

Feb 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Vladimir Putin

Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine

How we can emerge from crisis without war.

Jan 31, 2022 / Anatol Lieven

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