Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
Who are the Ukrainians and when were they part of the same empire as Russia? A scholar answers basic questions on war in…
March 7, 2022
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Politics
Russia is blocking Security Council action on the Ukraine war – but the UN is still the only interna
Russia holds veto power on the UN Security Council, blocking any action to interfere in the Ukraine war. This is unlikely…
March 7, 2022
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Russian troops fought for control of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine – a safety expert explains how
The world held its collective breath as Russian troops battled Ukrainian forces at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.…
March 4, 2022
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Economic sanctions may deal fatal blow to Russia's already-weak domestic opposition
Sanctions follow a ‘punishment logic,’ which often hurts the wrong people – and will likely weaken an already beleaguered…
March 4, 2022
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Hambruna, subyugación y desastre nuclear: cómo la experiencia soviética sembró el resentimiento de l
Ucrania, una vez conocida como el granero de Europa, sufrió una hambruna terrible bajo Stalin. Este desastre, entre otros,…
March 4, 2022
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Indiana, Iowa and Texas advance anti-transgender agendas – part of a longtime strategy by conservati
Bills baring transgender teens from girls’ sports and moves to investigate parents of trans children for potential crimes…
March 4, 2022
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3 reasons Belarus is helping Russia wage war against Ukraine
Belarus’ alliance with Russia is a strategic factor in the Ukraine war. The country’s long-term dictator, Alexander…
March 3, 2022
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home
Even as it wages a propaganda and disinformation campaign in Ukraine, Russia is fighting to retain control of the story…
March 2, 2022
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The US is boosting aid to Ukraine: 4 questions answered
Assistance that began when the Soviet Union collapsed has grown since Russia’s annexation of Crimea, in southern Ukraine,…
March 2, 2022
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Sharing top-secret intelligence with the public is unusual – but helped the US rally the world again
The US dramatically changed how it shares intelligence in the period before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
March 2, 2022
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Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin’s Russia
To understand Russia’s war in Ukraine, look to the blend of religious and militaristic nationalism under Putin – on…
March 2, 2022
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'Freedom will triumph over tyranny': Biden's first State of the Union echoes themes from the Cold Wa
Biden tapped into themes of unity – both among Americans and with Western allies – while warning Russian President Vladimir…
March 1, 2022
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What the Montreux Convention is, and what it means for the Ukraine war
The Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits gives Turkey control over the water route between the Black…
March 1, 2022
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Intelligence, information warfare, cyber warfare, electronic warfare – what they are and how Russia
From jamming satellite signals to spreading disinformation, Russia’s military has sophisticated technologies it’s bringing…
March 1, 2022
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Putin is on a quest for historical significance by invading Ukraine and gambling on his own and Russ
Everyone wants to feel a sense of significance and dignity. But those desires can motivate extremist behavior.
March 1, 2022
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Ukraine war follows decades of warnings that NATO expansion into Eastern Europe could provoke Russia
Lost in the outrage over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the fact that many in the West have long warned that widespread…
February 28, 2022
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Transformational change is coming to how people live on Earth, UN climate adaptation report warns: W
An author of the report explains the damaging effects climate change is already having and why adaptation is essential.
February 28, 2022
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A new Cold War emerging as Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine
The days of Soviet bloc countries in Eastern Europe disappeared at the end of the Cold War nearly 30 years ago. It appears…
February 25, 2022
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How much damage could a Russian cyberattack do in the US?
Russian information warriors have the capacity to damage critical US infrastructure systems.
February 25, 2022
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Putin's claims that Ukraine is committing genocide are baseless, but not unprecedented
Vladimir Putin has justified his invasion of Ukraine with baseless claims that Ukraine is committing genocide. It isn’t…
February 25, 2022
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