Europe Archives

Twenty Years Ago, the United States Was Putin Twenty Years Ago, the United States Was Putin

We should condemn Russian crimes in Ukraine, but not while conveniently forgetting the crimes we committed in Iraq.

Mar 13, 2023 / Juan Cole

Man walks by the Ukranian National Opera building in Kyiv

Dispatch From Kyiv: Ballet in a Time of War Dispatch From Kyiv: Ballet in a Time of War

While Ukraine’s capital has mostly returned to normal, reminders of the brutal fighting are everywhere.

Mar 7, 2023 / Carol Schaeffer

Reports of Trump’s Demise Are Premature, and His Threat of “Retribution” Is Serious Reports of Trump’s Demise Are Premature, and His Threat of “Retribution” Is Serious

At CPAC, the former president outlines his plan to regain the GOP nomination—and the White House.

Mar 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer

A mockup of a nuclear reactor at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War

The ongoing war is edging Ukraine and the surrounding countries toward the brink of a catastrophic nuclear crisis.

Mar 1, 2023 / Joshua Frank

When There’s a Communist Running City Hall When There’s a Communist Running City Hall

Elke Kahr, the mayor of Austria’s second-largest city, explains how her party built up trust over decades of organizing.

Feb 28, 2023 / Q&A / Lukas Hermsmeier

One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine

Any chance for peace—for even a ceasefire—will demand a dramatic intercession by countries not enmeshed in the conflict.

Feb 24, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Congress Girds for War With China Congress Girds for War With China

Pushing us to the brink.

Feb 21, 2023 / Michael T. Klare

A woman pushes a baby stroller while walking in a cemetery in Irpin, near Kyiv on February 16, 2023.

How to End Putin’s Forever War How to End Putin’s Forever War

An armistice like the one that ended fighting in the Korean War is a viable alternative to stalemate and attrition in Ukraine.

Feb 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust

So does the Social Democrats’ failure to address the housing crisis.

Feb 17, 2023 / Andrew Pasquier

Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on the flag with portraits of Soviet leaders Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin while visiting the Parachute factory in Ivanovo, Russia on March 6, 2020.

The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance

On the complexities and contradictions of history.

Feb 16, 2023 / Ronald Grigor Suny

Sections

The Nation

Current Issue

Europe

Twenty Years Ago, the United States Was Putin Twenty Years Ago, the United States Was Putin

Dispatch From Kyiv: Ballet in a Time of War Dispatch From Kyiv: Ballet in a Time of War

Reports of Trump’s Demise Are Premature, and His Threat of “Retribution” Is Serious Reports of Trump’s Demise Are Premature, and His Threat of “Retribution” Is Serious

How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War

When There’s a Communist Running City Hall When There’s a Communist Running City Hall

One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine

Congress Girds for War With China Congress Girds for War With China

How to End Putin’s Forever War How to End Putin’s Forever War

Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust

The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance

Log In

Europe

Twenty Years Ago, the United States Was Putin Twenty Years Ago, the United States Was Putin

Dispatch From Kyiv: Ballet in a Time of War Dispatch From Kyiv: Ballet in a Time of War

Reports of Trump’s Demise Are Premature, and His Threat of “Retribution” Is Serious Reports of Trump’s Demise Are Premature, and His Threat of “Retribution” Is Serious

How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War

When There’s a Communist Running City Hall When There’s a Communist Running City Hall

One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine One Year Ago, Russia Invaded Ukraine

Congress Girds for War With China Congress Girds for War With China

How to End Putin’s Forever War How to End Putin’s Forever War

Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust

The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance