What Is Left of History? What Is Left of History?
Joan Scott’s On the Judgment of History asks us to imagine the past without the idea of progress. But what gets left out in the process?
May 2, 2022 / Books & the Arts / David A. Bell
Should NATO Exist? Should NATO Exist?
David Klion argues that NATO’s function now is to contain a war, while Chase Madar writes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows that the US’s European allies are capable of defen...
Apr 15, 2022 / The Debate / David Klion and Chase Madar
America’s Hypocrisy Over Ukraine and “Spheres of Influence” America’s Hypocrisy Over Ukraine and “Spheres of Influence”
The principle of each country’s right to determine its own foreign policy clearly does not apply in the Western Hemisphere.
Apr 12, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Ukraine Crisis Comes to the UN The Ukraine Crisis Comes to the UN
Volodymyr Zelensky delivers an impassioned speech—and the General Assembly revises its role.
Apr 8, 2022 / Barbara Crossette
Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Shattered the Old World Order
As a new Iron Curtain threatens to divide Europe, progressives must face the dangers of a resurgent militarism—and seize the opportunities to advance our priorities.
Mar 31, 2022 / Michael T. Klare for The Nation
The Ongoing Russian Resistance to Putin’s War The Ongoing Russian Resistance to Putin’s War
Reports on the opposition to war inside Russia: What’s happened since February 27, 2022.
Mar 28, 2022 / Finley Muratova
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
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
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
We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars
A revived Cold War triggered by Putin’s invasion would distract from bigger threats.
Mar 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel