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Putin’s Brutality Is Part of Long History of Europe as Global Center of Violence
Despite its recent peaceful reputation, we must remember Europe's legacy of slaughter -- going back to at least 460 BCE.
Images From Bucha Remind Us That War Photography Can Be Resistance
The work of journalists in Ukraine rattled the world this week, proving once again that documentation can be resistance.
How the World’s Not-So-Great Powers Are Miscalculating on Ukraine
All three “great” powers have misconstrued the correlation of forces they’re up against.
Ukrainian Officials Accuse Russia of Carrying Out “Deliberate Massacre” in Bucha
Images of what appear to be dead civilians lying in the streets of Bucha, Ukraine, have sparked global outrage.
The West’s Tax Loopholes Render Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Moot
The U.S. wealth defense industry hasn’t just been helping Russian oligarchs hide their fortunes.
Progressive Lawmakers in US and Japan Demand No-First-Use Policy on Nukes
The lawmakers argued that “a no-first-use policy would increase protection against a nuclear attack.”
As Europe Turns Away From Russian Oil, Gas Exporters’ Global Clout Is Increasing
Increased global reliance on natural gas is upending energy geopolitics and enabling new actors to take leading roles.
Biden’s Refugee Plan Is Insufficient Amid Crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan
The processing of refugees continues to be bogged down by staffing shortages and a denuded infrastructure.
Anti-Russian Bigotry Increases in the US and Beyond Amid Putin’s War on Ukraine
Fear of backlash has even prompted some restaurants to remove references to Russian foods on their menus.
US Plans to Arrest Migrants at Southern Border as It Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees
Haitian immigrants and other people of color seeking relief in the United States face a glaring double standard.