Why a Small City in Ukraine Is a Focal Point in the War
How Many Ukrainian Refugees Will Return Home?
The longer the war continues, the less likely they are to return, with dire consequences for Ukraine
Continue readingWhy Support for Ukraine Could Dwindle in the Final Months of 2022
With the U.S. midterm elections looming and Europe’s economic situation deteriorating, the threat of reduced international support for Ukraine could limit Kyiv’s options heading into the new year.
Continue readingThe Global Inflationary Tsunami Is Made in the U.S., Not Ukraine
Inflation, which is cutting workers’ real earnings in the United States, is creating a crisis in the Global South.
Continue readingWhat Do Americans Care About? Not a Cold War With Russia and China
A foreign policy for the middle class must find a way to curb our adventures abroad so that Americans can rebuild democracy and strength at home.
Continue readingWill the Samarkand Spirit Revive the Word ‘Mutual’ in World Affairs?
Despite countries that attended the SCO summit not seeing eye to eye on various issues, they have built trust with each other and are interested in cementing diplomatic and economic ties.
Continue readingHow Russians Read the Conflict in the Caucasus
The developments in the Caucuses are no less dramatic than in Ukraine. And once again the German and EU hypocrites are up to their necks in it.
Continue readingWhy Our Electricity Prices Can’t Be Left to Bogus ‘Free Markets’
The so-called electricity markets were created to help private capital, not people. It is time that we wind up such bogus electricity markets and return all such public services to the people, to be run cooperatively for their benefit.
Continue readingAn Open Letter to Mrs. Olena Zelenska From Roger Waters
“My heart bleeds for you and all the Ukrainian and Russian families, devastated by the terrible war in Ukraine.”
Continue readingWhere Does Russia Receive Its Aid From?
While Ukraine has received enormous aid from around the world since the Russian invasion began in February, open support for Russia should not be dismissed.
Continue readingDid the West ‘Bring War’ to Ukraine? One Expert Makes the Case
An international security researcher makes the case.
Continue readingDid Nancy Pelosi Accelerate Chinese-Russian Military Cooperation With Her Taiwan Visit?
China had warned of “serious consequences” in the lead-up to the visit but has avoided any significant military escalation so far.
Continue readingThe UN Proved Its Usefulness in Crafting Ukraine Grain Deal
The United Nations helps design a deal to ship foodstuffs blocked in Ukraine ports.
Continue readingWashington Wants a New Cold War—But That’s a Bad Idea
Cold War is America’s comfort zone. We won the last one. We wear the white hats. It’s democracy against authoritarianism. And we’ve got the biggest and best military. Who could object?
Continue readingUkraine Is a Wake-Up Call for Europe
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Europe has lost control of its political destiny, economy, and environment.
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