Europe

Politics

Starmer Won in the U.K., but How Will U.S. Receive Him?

Garret Martin / The Conversation Jul 8, 2024 The prime minister has a chance to strengthen ties with the West, pending U.S. election results. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

Leftists Poised to Win French Elections as Voters Reject Fascists

CD Staff / Common Dreams Jul 8, 2024 Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the leftist La France Insoumise party, called the election results an "immense relief for a majority of people in our country." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wounds of War

U.S. Cluster Bombs Kill Russian Children at Beach

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Jun 26, 2024 The bombing severely escalates tensions for the U.S. in Russia, but it barely makes the news here at home. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Europe

The Reconstructed Left Taking On Le Pen

Sam Pizzigati / Inequality.org Jun 21, 2024 In France, the far right and a new left coalition battle for control of the country in next month’s elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

EU Adopts ‘Historic’ Habitat Restoration Law

Edward Carver / Common Dreams Jun 18, 2024 One campaigner called the law’s passage a “ray of hope for Europe’s nature, future generations, and the livelihoods of rural communities.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

Conservative Wave Hits Europe

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Jun 11, 2024 Right-wing parties surge in European Parliament Elections, shaking political establishments across the continent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

Ukraine Needs to Stop Droning Russia’s Nuke Radars

Theodore Postol / Responsible Statecraft Jun 5, 2024 Attacks on the early warning system highlights the fragility of nuclear peace—and Kiev’s recklessness. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Activism

We Must Break the Impasse on Nuclear Disarmament

Daryl G. Kimball / Arms Control Today Mar 29, 2024 Moving the nuclear-armed states in the right direction requires sustained pressure from civil society, legislators, and the international community. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Column

Assange Sent to ‘Purgatory’ by British High Court

Stephen Rohde / Truthdig Mar 26, 2024 He can be extradited if the U.S. gives “assurances” his First Amendment rights will be protected and he doesn’t face the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Opinion

Moscow Attack Underscores Misguided Priorities of Russia and US

Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft Mar 25, 2024 Russia and the U.S. both have the same enemies but we spend most of the time ignoring that fact. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )