A let-the-rich-be government has opened the doors to the smiling heirs of Italy’s neofascist factions.
Italy’s Far Right Rode Inequality to Victory — But Has No Answers for It
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Europe & Central Asia
Is Putin in a Corner?
Exactly how weak is Vladimir Putin, both in terms of his effort to defeat Ukraine and his ability to maintain power in Moscow?
The Climate Legacy of the British Empire
As the global media obsessed over the royal succession, one-third of Pakistan, a former British colony, was underwater.
Exceptionalism Goes Global
Can the heroine of this story, true internationalism, survive the onslaught of lawless maniacs bent on reviving a world of unaccountable sovereigns and promoting a war of all against all?
It’s Time for the U.S. to Ban Cluster Munitions
With the horror of these weapons is on full display in the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. needs to sign the global ban.
Peace Talks Are More Essential Than Ever as War Rages on in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine had a 15-point framework for peace. It remains the best hope for a ceasefire, just settlement, and more peaceful geopolitical competition.
Learning from Gorbachev’s Failures
As we address the climate emergency, what lessons can we extract from Gorbachev’s efforts to transform the Soviet Union?
Just Say Nyet: Russia Faces Dissent in the Military
Putin faces an anti-war movement within the ranks of his own military.
Gorbachev Rode the Tiger and Ended Up Inside It
The late Soviet leader ended the Cold War, but his botched reforms opened the way to Russia’s modern crony capitalism.
End the Collective Punishment of Afghans
With innocent Afghans impoverished and starving, the U.S. must return money that’s rightfully theirs.