The Global Economic Consequences of Putin’s War
Historian Adam Tooze examines the reality of Russian sanctions — and their potential blowback.
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With Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, the Iranian Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance
The nuclear deal may soon be restored, but geopolitical unrest means future cooperation is not guaranteed.
Sympathy for Ukraine Highlights Western Apathy Toward Other Conflicts
An Iranian American feels empathy with beleaguered Ukrainians but resents the lack of a global response to the suffering of Muslim and dark-skinned war victims.
I Challenged Putin’s Propaganda Machine From Within – Look What Happened. Part 1
Exclusive: First person account of an American on Russian TV, fighting against lies that lead to death and destruction. The first of a four-part series.
Putin’s Real Reason for War? A Wag-the-Dog Theory
A look at why Putin may have started the war in Ukraine primarily for his domestic political needs inside Russia.
The Big Sneeze: Climate Change to Ramp Up Pollen Season
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Ukraine: Putin’s Vietnam?
Russia may blast Ukraine into submission, but political success is not guaranteed to follow military victory.
Refugees From Other Conflicts Find Themselves Caught in Ukraine’s Battles
The Russian assault on Ukraine is forcing refugees from the Middle East and Africa to find safety elsewhere.
Once a Child of War, Always a Child of War
Why civilians are the biggest losers in wars, through the lens of a Lebanese-American who survived 1980s Beirut as a child.
Is America Approaching Its “Sell by” Date?
An argument that it’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” an American civil war begins.
Is There Light at the End of the Iran Nuclear Tunnel?
After months of painstaking negotiations, a revival of the Iran nuclear deal appears within reach. It is also on the verge of complete collapse.
Is Assassinating the Latest ISIS Leader Just Cutting Off Hydra’s Head?
The “removal” of ISIS leader Hashimi al-Qurayshi is just the latest targeted attack against Islamic terrorists in what is becoming a trend.