Russia

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

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

Zelensky speech congress

After Zelensky’s Address, Lawmakers Call for Military Action After Zelensky’s Address, Lawmakers Call for Military Action

Most members of Congress oppose a no-fly zone, but some reacted to the Ukrainian president’s speech by considering more aggressive measures.

Mar 17, 2022 / Aída Chávez

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

The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine

The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine

On the culture front between “Rashka” and Ukraine.

Mar 17, 2022 / Benjamin Moser

Zelensky speaking in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke

A belated review of Servant of the People that may turn into an obituary.

Mar 16, 2022 / Barbara Garson

The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay

The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay

Consider that a calamity in its own right.

Mar 16, 2022 / William Astore

Rubble with smoke rising in the background

A Russian Strike Kills Foreign Fighters in Ukraine A Russian Strike Kills Foreign Fighters in Ukraine

Two German volunteer fighters said many of their fellow foreign legionnaires had been killed in the bombing and estimated the death toll at over 200.

Mar 15, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos

Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner Is a Political Prisoner Brittney Griner Is a Political Prisoner

It’s time to raise the volume on the plight of the WNBA superstar, who is languishing in Russian custody.

Mar 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Poland border attack ambulances

Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door

An early Sunday morning attack 12 miles from the Polish border follows a threat to target weapons shipments.

Mar 14, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos

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