The most devastating war on the planet is the war waged against the planet.
A Global Maui Moment
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Russia
Africa at the Crossroads
The recent coup in Niger has been seen in the West as a setback for democracy. The reality is more complex.
How Modi’s Russia-Ukraine Policy Coopted India’s Opposition
India’s democrats have missed a chance to attack a policy that helps Putin’s war and undermines India’s democracy
The New Russian Presence in Cuba
Right-wing Russians want to push Cuba toward a neoliberal economy.
It’s Time for Progressives to Talk about Tanks
In Russia’s former colonies, the hard security conversation is unavoidable.
Outreach to Russia
Let’s incentivize Russia’s turn back toward the West and away from colonizing territories on its periphery.
Korean Armistice, Ukrainian Ceasefire
Pity the country that has no armistice, but pity the country that needs an armistice.
Decolonizing Crimea
Crimea has long been the object of Russian and Soviet colonialism. How can Crimea change that?
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.
Spinning Illusions: The Anti-American Left and the Ukraine War
Apologists for Russian actions are meeting resistance around the world.