The EU fast-tracks militarization as Ursula von der Leyen pushes rearmament agenda
As Ursula von der Leyen pitched her rearmament agenda to the European Parliament, only left parliamentarians pushed back against the pressure to expand military spending
“Spend, spend, spend”: Europe to pour billions into armament
European governments are ramping up military spending and loosening debt limits for rearmament, while social and welfare programs prepare for cuts
What are the possibilities for peace in Ukraine?
What is next for Ukraine? The theatrical drama in the White House’s Oval Office last week indicated Trump’s sharp departure from Joe Biden’s approach to the war and to Europe in general
Three years into Ukraine war, Europe introduces more sanctions
As the Ukraine war enters its fourth year, European institutions impose another round of sanctions on Russia and overlook potential paths to peace
German elections: the far right and militarism advance
The far-right AfD surges to become the second strongest party in Germany, while anti-militarist voices are pushed out of parliament
Trump’s Reverse Kissinger Attempt
In No Cold War Perspectives no. 1, Vijay Prashad and John Ross discuss recent geopolitical developments following Trump’s inauguration.
Europe humiliated, but still subservient, after remarks from US officials
Statements by US Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth on the Ukraine war and transatlantic relations have left European leaders in shock
Peter Mertens: “Where there is a working class, there will always be hope”
The Belgian political leader spoke to Peoples Dispatch about his book Mutiny and what this moment of mass discontent and major geopolitical shifts means for working class struggle.
South Korea and US will hold yet another joint military exercise explicitly aimed at North Korea
The number and scale of joint military exercises involving the US and South Korea have increased recently, giving credence to claims made by North Korea and China that the countries intend to launch an Asian NATO
Russian ships to arrive in Havana
The visit comes in the context of a tense geopolitical moment with the United States, and seeks to strengthen historic relations between the two countries
Global South countries break with West on Ukraine Summit final declaration
None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there cannot be any serious discussion on peace without Russian participation
Europe sleepwalks through its own dilemmas
Amid waning support for the war in Ukraine, leaders across Europe have found themselves at a difficult crossroads
- Dr. Oz’s nomination fuels fears for crucial health programs
- Columbia expels and sanctions pro-Palestine students amid increased pressure from Trump administration
- Moncada, Nasralla, and Asfura emerge as frontrunner candidates for Honduran presidential elections in November
- Brazil-China relations strengthen as economic and diplomatic ties deepen
- Greenland’s election brings unexpected shifts
