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Russia's War on Ukraine in an Age of Escalating Imperial Tensions
In this series, we provide in-depth analysis of the context and effects of Russia’s war, examining how global geopolitics are currently shifting.


Anti-Black Racism Is Global. So Must Be the Movement to End It.
With the treatment of Black refugees in Ukraine, we witnessed in real time how Black lives do not matter globally.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Predicted to Worsen Existing Famines
Russia and Ukraine are major food exporters. This war threatens to drive millions more into food insecurity globally.

The Russian People Are Not the Russian Government, Activists Remind Us
Russian antiwar activists are calling for massive protests even in the face of repression.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Have Disastrous Cascading Effects for Climate
U.S. oil lobbyists are pushing increased production, as Germany boosts military spending. Both worsen climate change.

Republicans Who Attacked Refugees Under Trump Are Pivoting for Ukrainians
The U.S. should extend welcome to Syrians, Afghans, Yemenis, Central Americans, and others fleeing violence.

Harsha Walia: “To Become Ungovernable Is Central”
Organizers Kelly Hayes and Harsha Walia talk about “how we remake the world.”

Noam Chomsky: A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Could Unleash Untold Violence
A no-fly zone would give the U.S. carte blanche to attack Russian planes and support installations, says Chomsky.

Why It’s Hard for Most People in the US to Talk About War
To create an antiwar culture, we must demand accountability, reparations and reconciliation for U.S. war crimes.

Sanctions May Sound “Nonviolent,” But They Quietly Hurt the Most Vulnerable
Economic sanctions are a weapon of war, not an alternative to war.

War Is Forcing Ukrainian Leftists to Make Difficult Decisions About Violence
An anarchist resistance fighter and an isolated pacifist take divergent paths toward peace.