A Letter From the Dacha A Letter From the Dacha
In the wake of sanctions against Russia, civilians are spending summer without work, news outlets, and affordable goods.
Aug 3, 2022 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Boris Johnson’s (Far From Final) Bill for Damages Boris Johnson’s (Far From Final) Bill for Damages
While the elderly white men who run Britain’s Conservative Party chose between two deeply depressing choices for new leader, let’s take a minute to reckon just how much ruin the di...
Aug 1, 2022 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata
Calls for a Diplomatic Settlement in Ukraine Are Misplaced Calls for a Diplomatic Settlement in Ukraine Are Misplaced
There is not a shred of evidence that suggests Moscow and Kyiv are ready to begin real negotiations.
Jul 28, 2022 / Rajan Menon
Biden’s Misguided International Crusade Biden’s Misguided International Crusade
The president is promoting alliances abroad while neglecting crises at home.
Jul 28, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
10 Years On, London’s Olympic Legacy Is in Shambles 10 Years On, London’s Olympic Legacy Is in Shambles
Much like the country’s politics, the aftermath of the 2012 Olympics has been a mess.
Jul 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Distorting the Holocaust to Boost the International Arms Trade Distorting the Holocaust to Boost the International Arms Trade
If whitewashing Bulgaria’s history during the Second World War helps an Israeli arms company get a contract, who could possibly object?
Jul 26, 2022 / Raz Segal and Amos Goldberg
The Fight Over Berlin’s Comfort Woman Statue The Fight Over Berlin’s Comfort Woman Statue
Why the bronze figure of a girl in Germany is infuriating the Japanese government.
Jul 18, 2022 / Seth Berkman
The UK Held Corruption Accountable. Why Can’t We? The UK Held Corruption Accountable. Why Can’t We?
Despite an extraordinary effort by Boris Johnson to cling to power, the parliamentary system and the principles of collective responsibility within the cabinet have held firm.
Jul 8, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act
A potent combination of sex, booze, and lies finally turned the British prime minister’s narcissism, contempt for truth, and blatant disregard for convention from personality trait...
Jul 7, 2022 / Gary Younge