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Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington

Democrats and Republicans unite in boosting Pentagon spending.

Feb 23, 2022 / Michael T. Klare

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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

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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 / 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

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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

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Russia, Ukraine, and “The New York Times” Russia, Ukraine, and “The New York Times”

The paper of record’s coverage of the crisis has been a series of shameless provocative conjectures posing as facts.

Feb 5, 2022 / Column / David Bromwich

Protests in Kazakhstan Rattle Russia and China

Protests in Kazakhstan Rattle Russia and China Protests in Kazakhstan Rattle Russia and China

China’s response to massive protests in its energy-rich neighbor show that claims of noninterference in the domestic affairs of other countries are not to be taken at face value.

Feb 4, 2022 / Dilip Hiro

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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

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