The Return of Terrorism
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is making the same mistakes that George W. Bush did after September 11.
Internationalism, the Donald Trump Way
A second Trump presidency would bolster dangerous militarism and imperial brinksmanship
What’s Going to Happen to Taiwan?
After the invasions of Ukraine and Gaza, do borders still mean anything to powerful countries?
Russia’s Eroding Geopolitical Strength
In its war in Ukraine, Russia is trying to protect a few pawns even as it puts its powerful queen at risk.
Cluster Bombs Are as Outdated as War
The White House’s decision to transfer the bombs to Ukraine both escalates the already horrific war and legitimizes a weapon that has no place in our world.
Korean Armistice, Ukrainian Ceasefire
Pity the country that has no armistice, but pity the country that needs an armistice.
Peace in Their Time
Peace activists should be clamoring for a peace on Ukrainian terms. Since Ukraine is the victim in this conflict, it should ideally decide the timing and the parameters of any peace deal.
Russia’s Agricultural Warfare
With its strategy of bomb and blockade, Russia is literally taking the food out of the mouths of the hungry.
Ukraine and the World Order
The war in Ukraine is not just about territory. It’s about the future of global governance.
The Beginning of the End for Putin?
The failed coup by the Wagner Group has exposed the Russian president’s fatal weaknesses.
A Tale of Two Missions
African leaders visited Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. secretary of state visited China. Is détente making a comeback?
How Russia’s War in Ukraine Threatens the Planet
The war has cost lives and destroyed the Ukrainian economy. But it has also been a major environmental hazard.
The War Will Further Militarize the U.S. Economy
Support for Ukraine doesn’t mean grossly inflating the military budget.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Ukraine is fighting against two evils simultaneously: the reality of Putin and the possibility of nuclear war.
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine 20 Years After US Criminal Invasion of Iraq
How can there be real accountability for war crimes when international law is replaced by an undefined “rules-based order”?