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On stopping the fighting and building the peace.
On stopping the fighting and building the peace.
German leaders have responded to war in Ukraine with huge increases in defense spending, breaking with the culture of pacifism that emerged after World War II and marking a new wave of militarization.
Noam Chomsky on lies, crimes, and savage capitalism.
As the war continues with no end in sight, the country’s ability to prevail at the front will depend on how badly the war damages life on the ground.
The legal doctrine of "superior responsibility" makes the Russian president liable for war crimes committed in Ukraine.
For decades, UK-based financial institutions have exploited loopholes to subvert regulations and shield the wealthy from scrutiny.
The Global South will suffer the most as colonial legacies, climate change, and capitalism continue to plunge millions into hunger.
Writing from a city under siege, a founder of the landmark Kharkiv Center for Gender Studies reflects on the importance of women’s studies after the USSR collapsed, and what it helps us understand about Putin’s war on Ukraine.
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