"The World and the Bomb," Review of Serhii Plokhy's  ‘The Nuclear Age: An Epic Race for Arms, Power and Survival

The workings of history often seem inevitable: Bygone decisions appear inescapable, and the viability of alternate pathways easily discounted. Recent history is, however, recent—important moments not yet carved in stone. Serhii Plokhy’s “The Nuclear Age” ably presents the variability of political, military and ethical considerations that have been central to decision makers since the dawn […]

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Why are Carr and Andrews legitimising China’s axis of authoritarianism?

In its typically authoritarian way, China (or, more accurately, its Communist Party) is commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end with a big military parade on September 3. The whole gang will be there to celebrate with Xi Jinping; Vladimir Putin and Kim Jung Un lead the guest list, but most Western nations […]

The Gaza Reality

As Israel’s Gaza campaign against Hamas intensifies, the levels of Middle Eastern political rhetoric have also risen.  Prominent Israeli political leaders proclaim their support for a ”Greater Israel,” a slogan perhaps as old as the modern Jewish state itself.  Arab leaders, and many others outside the region, continue to insist on a “two-state solution,” another […]

Trump’s utterly incoherent Ukraine strategy

Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy today is no more coherent than it was last Friday when his administration executed search warrants against my home and office.  Collapsing in confusion, haste, and the absence of any discernible meeting of the minds among Ukraine, Russia, several European countries, and America, Trump’s negotiations may be in their last throes(https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/08/23/trump-ukraine-frustration/), […]

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