Three superpowers now face off along multiple fronts, even as they dismantle the tools that prevented escalation in the past.
The New Cold War Is a Lot More Dangerous Than the Old
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War & Peace
Is Peace at Hand in Afghanistan?
Despite the bloody headlines, a slow-motion alignment of interests could mean peace in Afghanistan — if the Trump administration cooperates.
Don’t Sacrifice Border Communities for Political Gain
Trump’s threats to shut down the southern border would hurt the interconnected communities along it.
What’s Missing from Bernie Sanders’ ‘Progressive International’
To challenge fascists and weak-tea liberals, Sanders has called for a Progressive International… but it’s not very international.
‘Jobs’ Are No Excuse for Arming a Murderous Regime
The case of Jamal Khashoggi is just one of many reasons for the United States to distance itself from the Saudi regime.
Enough Folded Flags: Military Families Speak Out Against the Afghanistan War
A nation that doesn’t remember the people sent to fight on its behalf has no business sending more.
Syria’s Long War Will Be Decided in These Three Theaters
A bloody siege looms over Idlib, the U.S. is digging into the east, and conflict between Iran and Israel may put Syria in the crosshairs.
Do Bullies Always Win?
Trump’s bullying worked with Canada, has half-worked with Iran and North Korea, but has had nothing but malign impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Don’t Arm This President With These Nukes
As President Trump gave a belligerent address at the UN, lawmakers rolled out legislation to ban “low-yield” nukes that raise the risk of conflict.
North Korea: Nukes vs. War?
Is denuclearization of North Korea part of the solution — or part of the problem?