nato

The Nuclear Danger in Asia

Daryl G. Kimball / Arms Control Today Jan 9, 2025 Simmering tensions among China, India and Pakistan are driving a triangular nuclear arms race. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Europe

U.K. Dutifully Follows Biden into Ukraine Doom Spiral

Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft Nov 22, 2024 Kyiv is using British Storm Shadow missiles to attack Russia. This 'Trump proofing' is entirely shortsighted. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Opinion

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Nov 21, 2024 Ukraine could never "win." But Washington wanted to play. So, we vetoed peace deals, killed hundreds of thousands, wasted untold billions and risked a world-ending nuclear war that is closer than ever. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Books

‘The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World’

Peter Taylor / NACLA Nov 1, 2024 Chomsky and Robinson’s new critical survey of American foreign policy seeks to dispel the myth that the United States is devoted to promoting democracy and human rights. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Film

The Fellowship of the Lame

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Oct 9, 2024 A surrealist fantasy spoof sends the leaders of the G7 stumbling through the deep, dark woods. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Military

Giving Cruise Missiles to Ukraine Won’t Change the Battlefield Equation

George Beebe / Responsible Statecraft Sep 18, 2024 But it very well could lead to a catastrophic escalation of the war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Europe

The Dangers of Ukraine’s Advance Into Russia

George Beebe / Responsible Statecraft Aug 21, 2024 While Kyiv has succeeded in capturing headlines, it's unclear what the mission will actually achieve. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Military

Despite Ban, Germany Condones U.S. Transiting Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

Mary Wareham / Responsible Statecraft Jul 30, 2024 Berlin signed a ban on such weapons but is now being coy about the arms being stored and transferred from bases there. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

NATO III Celebrates Itself

Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft Jul 9, 2024 As thousands descend on Washington for an anniversary summit, the alliance is broken and sleepwalking into war. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Original

After 75 Years, What Is NATO Good for?

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Jul 9, 2024 A new book argues the Washington-led alliance is an obstruction to peace, not its guarantor. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Opinion

Peace May Be at the Door—Why Is Biden Ignoring the Bell?

Branko Marcetic / Responsible Statecraft May 28, 2024 The West is choosing a dangerous doubling down on war, despite more signs Russia is willing to talk. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

The West Should Stay Out of the Georgia Protests

Artin DerSimonian, Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft May 15, 2024 Mass demonstrations over a foreign influence legislation has its roots in the delicate balance between Russia and transatlantic community. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )