Our Planet’s Long History of War Our Planet’s Long History of War
Whether we care to realize it or not, we’re now in a strange and threatening new world of war.
Apr 8, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
The Climate Crisis Doesn’t Acknowledge Borders The Climate Crisis Doesn’t Acknowledge Borders
Without collective action aimed at creating a carbon neutral world by 2050, we’ll all lose this fight.
Mar 31, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
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
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
Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems. Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems.
As it turns out, our leaders have done all too good a job of providing options for ending the world.
Mar 22, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
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.
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 Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay
Consider that a calamity in its own right.
Mar 16, 2022 / William Astore
Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door
An early Sunday morning attack 12 miles from the Polish border follows a threat to target weapons shipments.
Mar 14, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos
Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last
At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.
Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy