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The brink of war - overview and details

Short of the emergence of a progressive people’s movement in Ukraine, there may be little that can be done to stabilize the country and prevent bloodshed. What is needed is a strategy the Bolsheviks called “revolutionary defeatism.”

The escalation of the conflict in Ukraine between the United States and its allies, on the one hand, and the Russian Federation, on the other, must be stopped immediately. The consequences of a conflict in Ukraine would be disastrous.

What is the pretext that the US and NATO are looking for? Because it seems clear that the climate of uncertainty, in this dangerous moment, is rife for precisely such a pretextual scenario.

Underpinning Putin’s goal is Russia’s historical view of Ukraine as a part of its greater empire. Understanding this helps explain Putin’s actions, and how he leans into this to advance his agenda.

Self-determination? Western encroachment? Understanding the Ukraine showdown, and other international reports

Peace cannot be found if the U.S. relies on the self-righteous assertion of principles that our government refuses to apply to itself.

The Arab revolution, South African nation-building, peasants unite in India, Amazon workers strike, and much more

The best way to grasp the magnitude of what we’re seeing is to look for precedents abroad.

World responds to Minneapolis police murder, and much more