Armed Conflicts

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

How to Avoid a New Cold War

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

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

Stand With Ukraine

Stand With Ukraine Stand With Ukraine

New York City rallies in support of peace. Times Square, March 5, 2022.

Mar 15, 2022 / OppArt / George de Castro-Day

The Human Cost of War

The Human Cost of War The Human Cost of War

Devastating loss of human life in Ukraine.

Mar 14, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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

Presidents Putin and Jinping

Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last

At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.

Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy

Putin at desk

The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, social media has been restricted or banned in Russia—but a few outlets continue their coverage.

Mar 11, 2022 / Finley Muratova

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

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