Nuclear Arms and Proliferation

Protesters dressed with cutout faces of Biden and Putin prepare to throw nuclear weapons in the garbage

Is the US Flirting With Nuclear War? Is the US Flirting With Nuclear War?

A proxy war pitting the United States against a paranoid adversary with a massive nuclear arsenal at his command: What could possibly go wrong?

Mar 23, 2023 / Andrew J. Bacevich

A mockup of a nuclear reactor at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War

The ongoing war is edging Ukraine and the surrounding countries toward the brink of a catastrophic nuclear crisis.

Mar 1, 2023 / Joshua Frank

One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine

Any chance for peace—for even a ceasefire—will demand a dramatic intercession by countries not enmeshed in the conflict.

Feb 24, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Ukrainian soldier holds a Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon that was used to destroy a Russian armored personal carrier in Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 12, 2022.

Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check

Navigating between solidarity and recklessness.

Feb 16, 2023 / Gilbert Achcar

The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous

The Department of Defense commits staggering numbers of taxpayer dollars to new weapons programs without doing its due diligence, all too often resulting in dysfunctional syst...

Feb 16, 2023 / Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung

To Save Ukraine, End the War To Save Ukraine, End the War

With the fighting poised to take an ominous turn, now is the time to push for a cease-fire.

Feb 16, 2023 / Editorial / The Nation

Outside Kyiv, Ukraine, locals stand atop and examine a destroyed Russian tank.

We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play

Along with causing immense suffering, Putin’s war has unleashed a tidal wave of hyperbole.

Feb 14, 2023 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Threat inflation: the Chinese balloon floats over Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, February 1.

Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington

"Mr. President, we must not allow…a balloon gap!"

Feb 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer

US special forces group conducting weapons training

War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves

Isn’t it time to hold Congress truly responsible for enabling ever more war by voting out military sycophants?

Feb 2, 2023 / William Astore

Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times? Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times?

“No justice, no peace” is more than a slogan. It’s a precondition for achieving a more peaceful life in this country.

Jan 23, 2023 / Nan Levinson

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Is the US Flirting With Nuclear War? Is the US Flirting With Nuclear War?

How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War

One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine

Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check

The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous

To Save Ukraine, End the War To Save Ukraine, End the War

We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play

Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington

War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves

Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times? Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times?

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Nuclear Arms and Proliferation

Is the US Flirting With Nuclear War? Is the US Flirting With Nuclear War?

How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War

One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine

Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check

The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous The Pentagon’s Irresponsible Spending Is Now Dangerous

To Save Ukraine, End the War To Save Ukraine, End the War

We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play We Can’t Reduce the Ukraine War to a Morality Play

Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington

War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves

Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times? Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times?