The Mineral Rush
June 7, 2023 | Wealthy countries are angling for access to the resources of poorer countries to power a "clean energy" transition. But this transition is about so much more than that.
Articles by John Feffer
How Russia’s War in Ukraine Threatens the Planet
May 31, 2023 | The war has cost lives and destroyed the Ukrainian economy. But it has also been a major environmental hazard.
The Surprising Pervasiveness of American Arrogance
May 24, 2023 | Advocates of "peace now" in Ukraine would do well to listen to what Ukrainian and Russian progressives have to say.
How to Rapidly Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
May 17, 2023 | Hint: rationing is a better approach than markets.
The Trouble with Taiwan
May 10, 2023 | Wherever one stands on the independence vs. accommodation spectrum in Taiwan, everyone should agree that a U.S.-China war is in nobody’s interest.
U.S. and Ukraine: Sending Arms or Twisting Arms?
May 3, 2023 | The Biden administration has tried to strike a balance between helping Ukraine expel Russian invaders and avoiding a potentially catastrophic showdown with the Kremlin. That balance will become increasingly difficult to maintain in 2023.
The Persistent Allure of Military Coups
April 26, 2023 | Sudan is in yet another civil war. Can it put military rule behind it once and for all?
The U.S. Government’s Greatest Enemy
April 19, 2023 | When it comes to U.S. security, Americans are more of a threat than the Chinese or the Russians.
Donald Trump and America’s Democratic Reputation
April 12, 2023 | Trump attacked democracy. Will democracy fight back?
The Shift from Pink to Green in Latin America
April 5, 2023 | If you’re in a hole, stop digging.