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The Ukraine War Proves We Need to Ban Nuclear Weapons

Jonathan Power / InDepth News Jan 20, 2023 There is no rational argument for the possession of nuclear weapons apart from the outdated military philosophy about deterrence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Putin’s War Tests Switzerland’s Neutrality

Alice Kohli / Truthdig Jan 19, 2023 In the war against Ukraine, Switzerland has continued to profit from its close ties with Russia. But the sense of wrongdoing slowly comes to life in the country. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

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What Is Moscow’s Leverage in the Balkans?

John P. Ruehl / IMI Jan 4, 2023 Escalating Balkan conflicts is a major part of the Kremlin’s attempts to take pressure off its war with Ukraine. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Russia, Turkey Announce Cease-Fire in Northwestern Syria

VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and SUZAN FRASER / The Associated Press Mar 5, 2020 Putin and Erdogan reach deal to try to ease escalating tensions with Assad-led forces in Idlib and say they will help refugees return home. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Syrian Refugees Rush Greece Border as Russia and Turkey Tangle

MEHMET GUZEL and ANDREW WILKS / The Associated Press Feb 28, 2020 Tensions rise significantly after 33 Turkish troops die in a Russian-backed Syrian government airstrike. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Intelligence Is Intervening in the 2020 Election

Jefferson Morley / Independent Media Institute Feb 25, 2020 Officials are now leaking that Russia is trying to boost Bernie Sanders' campaign. Their motivations couldn't be any more transparent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Guide to Restoring Faith in Democracy

Steven Lavine / Los Angeles Review of Books Feb 23, 2020 Roslyn Fuller's new book explains how to rescue our government from oligarchy. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Intelligence Officials: Russia Is Boosting Trump Candidacy

MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL BALSAMO /The Associated Press Feb 21, 2020 Trump pushes back Friday, accusing Democrats of launching a disinformation campaign. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Trial Clouds Last Days of Israel Election Campaign

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2020 The prime minister is slated to appear in a Jerusalem court as a defendant just two weeks after the March 2 vote. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

World War III Could Be Fought in the Arctic

Michael Klare / TomDispatch Feb 10, 2020 As climate change accelerates and our biosphere begins to collapse, superpowers will jockey for access to the ice cap's natural resources. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Clinton Machine Will Do Anything to Stop Bernie Sanders

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 7, 2020 The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal reflects on his experience growing up with America's most powerful family, the Sanders insurgency and more. Dig deeper ( 37 Min. Read )

World Leaders Meet in Jerusalem to Denounce Anti-Semitism

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Jan 23, 2020 The World Holocaust Forum focuses on commemorating the Holocaust and combating a global spike in anti-Jewish violence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )