The Attack on Ukraine

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‘At Least Take the Bodies’

Russia’s refusal to repatriate its unburied dead underscores the inhumanity of the Putin regime.

By Rita Ferrone

May 4, 2022

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Putin’s Apocalyptic Goals

Apocalypse is now on the table as a serious option for Russia—and to Putin, it’s not a dirty word.

By Piotr H. Kosicki

March 15, 2022

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The United States and its partners must continue to view Putin’s crimes with moral clarity while also emphasizing prudence and diplomacy in responding to them.

Clarity & Consequences

By The Editors

March 4, 2022

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Never Again, Again

The only hope for humanity is peace.

By Susan Bigelow Reynolds

April 7, 2022

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What Makes Ukraine Different

Ukraine’s courageous defense against Russia showcases a country fighting to maintain its precious and hard-won democracy.

By John Connelly

March 3, 2022

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A New Europe?

What kind of European state is the war in Ukraine likely to make?

By James J. Sheehan

March 30, 2022

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Pope Francis speaks the language of nonviolence while Patriarch Kirill has adopted the language of the crusade.

Putin’s War & Pope Francis

By Massimo Faggioli

March 16, 2022

Democracy or Empire?

On this episode, historian John Connelly, professor of history at UC Berkeley and an expert on east central Europe, shares insights into the war in Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

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The Orthodox Response to Putin’s Invasion

Orthodox Christian responses to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine range from ridiculous to courageous.

By George E. Demacopoulos

February 27, 2022

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Christians First

Solidarity with Ukraine is not mainly a matter of national identity, but a requirement of Christian identity.

By Carrie Frederick Frost

March 16, 2022

The Last Word

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The sins committed by great powers abound, a truth as applicable to our era as to any other.

A Mournful Legacy

By Andrew J. Bacevich

February 2, 2022

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The Standoff in Ukraine

It is time to be clear and firm with both Russia and Ukraine, encouraging them to adopt the Minsk II protocols rather than escalating military tensions.

By The Editors

December 23, 2021

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The Value of ‘Whataboutism’

In light of the Russo-Ukrainian War, have Americans willfully ignored the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan?

By Andrew J. Bacevich

April 4, 2022

Politics

Unholy War

On this episode, we speak with George Demacopoulos and Paul Elie about the religious dimensions of the war in Ukraine.

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Endless Slaughter

Our weapons in Ukraine kill combatants and noncombatants alike, extending a bloody conflict. Is it worth it?

By Paul J. Griffiths

June 7, 2022