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
A 20-Year Debacle in Afghanistan A 20-Year Debacle in Afghanistan
Why the American war was destined for catastrophe and tragedy from the start.
Mar 21, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Charlie Savage
Poles Have Opened Their Arms to Ukrainians—but Will It Last? Poles Have Opened Their Arms to Ukrainians—but Will It Last?
The kindness of strangers won’t create the resources needed to shelter millions of refugees. Poland needs help.
Mar 18, 2022 / David Volodzko
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.
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
On the culture front between “Rashka” and Ukraine.
Mar 17, 2022 / Benjamin Moser
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
Consider that a calamity in its own right.
Mar 16, 2022 / William Astore
How to Avoid a New Cold War How to Avoid a New Cold War
A world of mutual security may still be conceivable.
Mar 16, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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