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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.
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.
Russia’s Use of Cluster Bombs Should Spur a Global Recommitment to Banning Them
Many of the world's most powerful countries, including the U.S. and Russia, aren't signatories to the cluster bomb ban.
Now Is the Time for a Global Movement Demanding Nuclear De-escalation
Congress and Biden are offering jacked-up rhetoric about confronting Russia rather than facing the risk of nuclear war.
Youth Climate Activists: Our Answer to War Must Be Radical Exit From Fossil Fuel
Rallied by peers in Ukraine, youth climate activists are planning protests for peace around the world.
Arms Industry Sees Ukraine Conflict as an Opportunity, Not a Crisis
As a self-selecting elite propounds NATO expansion, military buildup and imperialism, we must embrace peace.
Noam Chomsky: US Military Escalation Against Russia Would Have No Victors
Russia’s invasion is a war crime, Chomsky says, but the U.S. shouldn’t escalate this conflict between nuclear powers.
Activists Push Biden to Expand Renewables for Energy Independence From Russia
Activists are seizing on this week’s IPCC report to push back against the oil lobby’s calls for increased fracking.