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
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
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
Why the American war was destined for catastrophe and tragedy from the start.
Mar 21, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Charlie Savage
After Putin After Putin
Now is the time to debate and seek to shape the kind of peace we want to see in a post-Putin, post-Trump world.
Mar 4, 2022 / Anthony Barnett
Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation Take It From JFK—Appeasement Over Confrontation
Displays of presidential toughness aren’t what our nation needs right now.
Mar 3, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Memory Wars in Russia and Ukraine Memory Wars in Russia and Ukraine
The current fighting is about territory, but also about history.
Mar 1, 2022 / Vadim Nikitin
With Violence, America Reaps What It Sows With Violence, America Reaps What It Sows
The hum of the continuing violence embedded in this country’s war-making structure is so constant that most of us don’t even notice or question it.
Feb 24, 2022 / Kelly Denton-Borhaug
Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington
Democrats and Republicans unite in boosting Pentagon spending.
Feb 23, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval
House members sent an urgent reminder to the White House Tuesday that the president needs authorization from Congress before involving US armed forces in the conflict.
Feb 23, 2022 / John Nichols