Accidents and Disasters

American military helicopter wreckage in Mogadishu

The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World

Relying on military power to shape events in distant countries requires very deep pockets and infinite patience—neither of which we currently possess.

Jun 22, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich and Alex Jordan

The Dangers of Biden’s Lesser-Evilism in India

The Dangers of Biden’s Lesser-Evilism in India The Dangers of Biden’s Lesser-Evilism in India

Building an anti-China coalition, the president turns a blind eye to Narendra Modi’s increasingly authoritarian rule.

Jun 3, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Coal mining machine in Belchatow

Here in Poland, “Going Green” Means Burning Even More Coal Here in Poland, “Going Green” Means Burning Even More Coal

With parents and children struggling to breathe, climate activism is a matter of life and death.

May 27, 2022 / Kamila Kadzidłowska

A fossil fuel refinery in Russia.

The War on My Homeland Offers a Real Chance to Save the Planet The War on My Homeland Offers a Real Chance to Save the Planet

How stopping Putin’s fossil-fueled war in Ukraine could accelerate a green transition.

May 26, 2022 / Svitlana Romanko

Sun, Sand, Surf, Sea—and Russian Rockets: Wartime in Odesa

Sun, Sand, Surf, Sea—and Russian Rockets: Wartime in Odesa Sun, Sand, Surf, Sea—and Russian Rockets: Wartime in Odesa

Ukraine’s historic Black Sea resort turns to the war effort.

May 24, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees

Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees

Racism lowers the floor for how all people are treated. But it’s not too late to change.

May 18, 2022 / Khury Petersen-Smith and Azadeh Shahshahani

The Pandemic Revealed America’s Deeper Sickness

The Pandemic Revealed America’s Deeper Sickness The Pandemic Revealed America’s Deeper Sickness

How the pandemic seeded new Astroturf for the right.

May 17, 2022 / Nina Burleigh

In Kalynivka on March 24

How the War Came to Kalynivka How the War Came to Kalynivka

These refugees from Luhansk thought they were leaving the carnage behind. Instead, it followed them west, making the path to recovery long and uncertain.

May 16, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

Ukainian refugees

Endless War in Ukraine Hurts National and Global Security Endless War in Ukraine Hurts National and Global Security

It is vital to step back from the emotions stirred by this conflict and assess our real security priorities.

May 11, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A sunny day in Kyiv

Russian Victory Day in Kyiv Russian Victory Day in Kyiv

Despite the sirens, and the speeches, the missiles never came.

May 10, 2022 / Leif Reigstad

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