Is punishing ordinary Russians the right response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Ordinary Russians Are Already Feeling the Pain of Sanctions
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War & Peace
Respond to Putin’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine with Diplomacy, Not War
There’s no “national interest” worth risking nuclear conflict. But urgent diplomacy and humanitarian aid — and Russia’s own antiwar movement — could stop the suffering.
Putin’s Cold, Cold Strategy
Russia’s aim is to create a frozen conflict in Ukraine, but time is not on Putin’s side.
The U.S. ‘COMPETES’ with China — At What Cost?
The COMPETES Act, which ramps up spending to raise the stakes with China, puts Washington’s warped priorities on display.
What Putin Wants
The Russian leader is focused on his legacy, which means that economic sanctions don’t concern him.
Americans Shouldn’t Have to Rely on the National Guard for Basic Services
Time and again, why is it only the military that has extra resources to go around?
U.S. Sanctions on Afghanistan Could Be Deadlier Than 20 Years of War
The collective punishment of Afghans is hideously wrong — and the Biden administration can ease it with the stroke of a pen.
No More War in Europe
An Appeal for Civic Action in Europe and Beyond
Islam Wasn’t the Threat — Islamophobia Was
While peaceful American Muslims were hounded and harassed after 9/11, far more dangerous right-wing extremists got a pass.
Helsinki 2.0
The European security order has broken down. The conflict around Ukraine is a symptom of this larger problem.