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Disastrous Flooding in Libya Is Result of Both Climate Crisis and 2011 NATO War
Richard Falk discusses Libya's vulnerability to disaster due to internal and external forces.
Libyan Youth Climate Activist Says Flooding Disaster Was Not a Surprise
“I’m hoping that this tragedy could be the turning point” to take the climate crisis more seriously, says Nissa Bek.
In Bid to Join NATO, Sweden and Finland Back Turkish Repression of Kurds
NATO’s July summit betrayed the Kurdish people. The left must stand with both Ukraine and the Kurds — and against NATO.
West Ignores Role of NATO Expansion in Driving Russia’s War on Ukraine
The illegal invasion of Ukraine was not solely caused by Russian internal politics, says Stephen Wertheim.
As Ukraine Gets “Closer Than Ever” to Joining NATO, Does Peace Get Further Away?
“While this issue of Ukraine being a member of NATO is on the table, [Russia] will keep fighting,” says Medea Benjamin.
US Politicians Don’t Have the Right to Dictate Macedonia’s Future
Does the U.S. taxpayer know how much of their money is spent on interventionism that doesn't garner major headlines?
A New Cold War Between US, Russia and China Began in 1999, Says Gilbert Achcar
He says the U.S. squandered opportunities to pursue long-term peace in the ‘90s and instead made “opposite choices.”
A Ceasefire Is Immediately Needed to Reduce Escalating War in Ukraine
Phyllis Bennis says a ceasefire is only a prelude to negotiations, which should lead to Russian troops being pulled out.
Washington Is Obstructing the Path to a Political Settlement in Ukraine
The U.S.’s rejection of China’s proposal for a negotiated settlement reveals that it is drawing benefits from the war.
The US Has No Plans to Give Up Nuclear Weapons. The Public Needs to Change That.
A first step toward anti-nuclear advocacy is becoming aware of the current sprawling state of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.