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Notes on How To Survive a War

Aman Sethi Open Democracy
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on, philosophers, poets, anarchists and soldiers contemplate what they have lost, and what is still to emerge.

Ukraine and Europe Rewrite US-Russia ‘Peace Plan’

Luke Harding in Kyiv, Jon Henley and Pjotr Sauer The Guardian
Some of Russia’s maximalist demands have been removed from original 28-point proposal drawn up last month by Vladimir Putin’s special envoy and Trump’s representative Steve Witkoff. European leaders warn that no deal can be reached quickly.

Friday Nite Videos | October 31, 2025

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A Closer Look at Trump’s Peace Deals

David J. Simon and Kathryn Hemmer Just Security
Trump's approach displays a flawed understanding of peace itself. Given a paradigm that prioritizes economic access over reconciliation, even a cautious form of optimism is hard to justify.

Friday Nite Videos | September 12, 2025

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