In its war in Ukraine, Russia is trying to protect a few pawns even as it puts its powerful queen at risk.
In its war in Ukraine, Russia is trying to protect a few pawns even as it puts its powerful queen at risk.
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.
The mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner paramilitary is over. But it may inspire others.
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.
Does the rise of China necessarily mean the fall of America?
Washington has tried to replace international law with a vague “rules-based order” that seemingly only other countries can violate. Ukrainians and Iraqis deserve better.
The call of the peace movement 20 years ago–invading troops out!–should be the call of the peace movement today.
Will the war turn into a stalemate or the crushing defeat of an imperial power?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far failed to weaken U.S. and European support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, despite punishing Russian air strikes, Ukraine is successfully ejecting the invading army.
Who will be the next strongman in the Kremlin?