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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.


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.

Here’s an Action the UN General Assembly Can Take Against Russia’s Invasion
Instead of sanctions and escalation, we need UN-led diplomacy.

Youth Are Challenging the US War Machine as Tensions Escalate With Russia
“Making things better is not what the war machine is for,” says Kelly Hayes.

Antiwar Activists in Russia and Ukraine Are Calling for an End to Militarism
Antiwar activists in Russia and Ukraine say they face repression from police and right-wing nationalists.