Foreign Policy

Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism

Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism

Rather than seek allies among the far right, progressives need to advance our own vision of an inclusive common good against militarism and white nationalism.

Mar 28, 2022 / Tobita Chow and Ben Lorber

Exclusive: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Chief Warns of “Real Hell” for Russians

Exclusive: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Chief Warns of “Real Hell” for Russians Exclusive: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Chief Warns of “Real Hell” for Russians

Brig. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov’s warning that Russia was about to invade his country was widely dismissed—until the war began. So his latest predictions about the course of what is turn...

Mar 25, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos

An aerial view of the Pentagon

We Don’t Need to Go Back to Cold War Spending—We’re Already There We Don’t Need to Go Back to Cold War Spending—We’re Already There

Before Washington embarks on a new Cold War, it’s time to remind ourselves of the global consequences of the last one.

Mar 25, 2022 / William D. Hartung, Nick Cleveland-Stout, and Taylor Giorno

A 20-Year Debacle in Afghanistan

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

Dancing With the Czars

Dancing With the Czars Dancing With the Czars

Scott tissue.

Mar 18, 2022 / Steve Brodner

The Dawn of an Even More Dangerous Cold War

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.

Mar 18, 2022 / Column / Jeet Heer

The “State Secrets” Privilege Is a Tool of Injustice

The “State Secrets” Privilege Is a Tool of Injustice The “State Secrets” Privilege Is a Tool of Injustice

Nothing in the Constitution’s text supports a state secrets privilege—in fact, it runs counter to upholding a government by the consent of the governed.

Mar 18, 2022 / Bruce Fein

People evacuating Irpin in Ukraine

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 The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine

On the culture front between “Rashka” and Ukraine.

Mar 17, 2022 / Benjamin Moser

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

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