Changing My Mind on Ukraine
Bosnia did not get the support it needed 30 years ago to defend itself. Today it is barely a state, and that’s the fate that Ukraine needs to avoid.
Phyllis Bennis on Democracy Now on Ukraine
Phyllis Bennis, Director of the New Internationalism Project at IPS, spoke on Democracy Now! on October 27, 2022 about the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the human cost of the war, and what it means to urge diplomacy in this moment. Phyllis has been urging the need for...
Phyllis Bennis on Katie Halper Show on Ukraine
Phyllis Bennis, Director of the New Internationalism Project at IPS, spoke on the Katie Halper Show about the ongoing situation in Ukraine and what it means to urge diplomacy in this moment. Prior to the segment with Phyllis, Katie asked Ryan Grim about the overall...
The Weaponization of Food
Russia and Ukraine have come to an agreement on food exports. Will the deal hold?
A Just Ceasefire or Just a Ceasefire?
The war in Ukraine must end with a defeat of Putinism.
Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees
Racism lowers the floor for how all people are treated. But it’s not too late to change.
It’s Almost As If Military Spending Isn’t the Key to Peace
U.S. and NATO militaries spent more than 17 times as much as Russia. Putin still waged war on Ukraine.
The Universality of Ukraine
The West is focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s why the rest of the world should care as well.
Our Skyrocketing Military Spending Helps Pentagon Contractors—Not Ukraine
Less than one percent of the Pentagon’s new $782 billion budget is marked for Kyiv. About 50 times as much will go to for-profit corporations.
Say No to a ‘No-Fly Zone’ in Ukraine
Rather than cheering for a potentially catastrophic escalation, there are other options for the United States to help the Ukrainian people.
Ending the War in Ukraine
No diplomatic solution is possible without serious pressure on Putin.
Will Ukraine Write the Alt-Right’s Epitaph?
Most of the leaders of the alt-right are scrambling to distance themselves from Vladimir Putin. It might be too late.
The Best Way to Help Ukraine Is Diplomacy, Not War and Increased Militarization
Increasing military aid in Ukraine could thwart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine — which appeared to be making progress in the past few days.
Our Military Budget Is More Lopsided Than Ever
Spending 12 times as much on our military as Russia didn’t prevent a war in Europe. It just deprived us of resources at home.
Military Aid to Ukraine Balloons — But We Need Diplomacy and Funding for Human Needs
It’s not enough to say no to war. We urgently need our government to invest in real human needs for all, instead of further militarizing our planet.