Armed Conflicts

We Still Need an Anti-War Movement

We Still Need an Anti-War Movement We Still Need an Anti-War Movement

The lack of active opposition to endless wars isn’t a new normal, but something like the old normal.

Feb 9, 2022 / Nan Levinson

Ukrainian soldier on guard

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

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

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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

A female soldier looks toward the camera, carrying a gun strapped to her shoulder. Other soldiers behind her congregate around an armored vehicle.

Turkey Helps ISIS Attack Rojava Turkey Helps ISIS Attack Rojava

The Kurdish people have sacrificed 13,000 lives in the fight against ISIS. Progressives should support their effort to build a secure base for direct democracy, feminism, and plura...

Feb 1, 2022 / Meredith Tax

Vladimir Putin

Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine

How we can emerge from crisis without war.

Jan 31, 2022 / Anatol Lieven

While Afghans Tried to Flee, Boris Johnson… Saved Dogs?

While Afghans Tried to Flee, Boris Johnson… Saved Dogs? While Afghans Tried to Flee, Boris Johnson… Saved Dogs?

Leaked e-mails suggest the British PM OK’d the evacuation of rescue pets from Afghanistan last August—and they speak volumes about the occupation.

Jan 31, 2022 / Ali M. Latifi

Joseph Biden Ukraine

A New “March of Folly” in Europe: Can It Be Averted? A New “March of Folly” in Europe: Can It Be Averted?

There is an urgent need for a diplomatic resolution.

Jan 25, 2022 / Michael T. Klare for The Nation

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What We Miss When We Say a War Has “Ended” What We Miss When We Say a War Has “Ended”

Bringing to light the kinship among American wars—and, by extension, their true significance—requires situating them in a single historical framework.

Jan 25, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Flag of Russian Federation with gilded coat of arms waving on the dome of Senate Palace of Moscow Kremlin

Stop the Stumble Toward War With Russia Stop the Stumble Toward War With Russia

The last thing we need is a war by proxy or, God forbid, directly with the Russians.

Jan 18, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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