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US Conscription Debate Heats Up: National Service on the Agenda

By Dafydd Townley, University of Portsmouth
Dafydd Townley, University of Portsmouth

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US kicks off debate on conscription as other Nato members introduce drafts

Why Putin's Eye on Gotland Has Sweden Preparing for War

By Natasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex
Natasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex

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Gotland has been a popular holiday destination for decades, but recently Swedish commander-in-chief, Mikael Bydén, claimed that Russian president Vladmir Putin “has his eyes” on the island.

Global Tensions Simmer in Potential Nuclear Arms Escalation

By Becky Alexis-Martin, University of Bradford
Becky Alexis-Martin, University of Bradford

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New ‘cold war’ grows ever warmer as the prospect of a nuclear arms race hots up. So how did we get here?

'Oppenheimer' -- the Lack of Moral Principles and the Presence of Partial Truths

By Paul Ham, Sciences Po
Paul Ham, Sciences Po

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The Academy Awards celebrated the film version of Oppenheimer's life – it took home seven Oscars – yet it dismally failed to address his decisive role in the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima, and all the death and destruction it caused.

The West's Stark Choice: Aid Ukraine or Risk Russian Resurgence

By Stefan Wolff and Tetyana Malyarenko
Stefan Wolff and Tetyana Malyarenko

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Ukraine is losing the war and the west faces a stark choice: help now or face a resurgent and aggressive Russia.

Redefining Readiness: Europe's Move Toward Conscription Amid Ukraine War

By Rod Thornton, King's College London
Rod Thornton, King's College London

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Ukraine war: why many Nato countries are thinking of introducing conscription and the issues that involves

Celebrating Easter Under Occupation: Palestinian Christians' Struggle

By Roni Abusaad, San José State University
Roni Abusaad, San José State University

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Easter 2024 in the Holy Land: a holiday marked by Palestinian Christian sorrow.

When There Are No Words: Talking About Wartime Trauma In Ukraine

By Greta Uehling
Greta Uehling

Talking About Wartime Trauma In Ukraine

 Abundant research shows that unverbalized memories are not necessarily lost. Often, they return in the form of flashbacks and physical sensations.

Putin Has Been Weaponizing Energy for Years: What Comes Next?

By Thomas Froehlich
Thomas Froehlich

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Not since the 1970s oil crisis has the west seen such a focus on energy security. Suddenly in 2022 it became a critical part of the battle for Ukraine. Russian attacks on energy facilities have left millions of Ukrainians without power during a freezing winter.

Does It Take Luck Or Reasoning To Avoid Nuclear War?:Lessons From The Cuban Missile Crisis

By Tom Vaughan
Tom Vaughan

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The United States and the Soviet Union came dangerously close to war in October 1962 during the Cuban missile crisis. Just ahead of its 60th anniversary, Russian president Vladimir Putin is issuing nuclear threats

Here Are The Terrible Costs Of Vladimir Putin’s Enduring War In Ukraine

By David Roger Marples, University of Alberta
David Roger Marples, University of Alberta

 

The war has dramatically changed this picture for the worse. To date, more than 14 million people have left their homes and six million of these have fled from Ukraine.

Why The War In Ukraine Is Pushing The Doomsday Clock’s Hands Closer to Midnight

By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato
Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato

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The so-called Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to measure the imminent risk of nuclear conflagration, has been at 100 seconds to midnight since 2020. It’s now looking increasingly out of time with current events.

How The 1984 Movie Red Dawn Is Inspiring Ukrainian Fighters

By Alfio Leotta, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Alfio Leotta, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

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When images from Ukraine of abandoned Russian tanks tagged with the word “Wolverines” circulated in early April, movie buffs got it right away: Ukrainian fighters were consciously referencing the cult 1984 film Red Dawn.

How Hypersonic Missiles Work and Their Unique Threats

By Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder
Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder

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The next-generation hypersonic missiles that Russia, China and the U.S. are developing do pose a significant threat to national and global security.

Why Reliable Death Tolls From The Ukraine War Are Hard To Come By

By Neta C. Crawford, Boston University
Neta C. Crawford, Boston University

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Those who initiate wars often begin with an overly optimistic assumption that the fighting will be quick, controllable and that casualties will be low. When many bodies start coming home or are left on the battlefield, it is a sign that the war is none of those things.

Rape By Russian Soldiers In Ukraine Is A Despicable Wartime Crime

By Mia Bloom, Georgia State University
Mia Bloom, Georgia State University

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Shocking images from Bucha and elsewhere in Ukraine revealed what many suspected, that Russian soldiers were apparently committing war crimes.

Does Russia’s 2020 Policy Allow For Defensive Use Of Nuclear Weapons?

By Christoph Bluth, University of Bradford
Christoph Bluth, University of Bradford

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Even before the Russian military machine entered Ukrainian territory on February 24, the potential threat of escalation to a nuclear conflict had been raised.

The History Behind The Russian Victim Myth

By Robert Frost, University of Aberdeen
Robert Frost, University of Aberdeen

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Russian president Vladimir Putin sees his country’s history as providing the essential justification for the war he is waging against the Ukrainian people.

Can War Bring America Back From The Brink

By Jason Opal, McGill University
Jason Opal, McGill University

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At the start of 2022, the right to vote, the rule of law and even the existence of facts seemed to be in grave peril in the United States.

How Economic Sanctions Can Lead To Dire Unintended Consequences

By Gregory T. Chin, York University
Gregory T. Chin, York University

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The U.S. and its western allies have increasingly turned to sanctions, investment bans, embargoes and other forms of economic warfare over the last two decades.

Why Vladimir Putin Is Botching His Ukrainian Invasion

By Anton Oleinik, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Anton Oleinik, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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The war started by Vladimir Putin against Ukraine is not unfolding as he expected it would. His attempts to play the Cold War game of making threats to achieve his goals were not perceived as credible by NATO.

Why Hostilities Mean Even Worse Trouble Lies Ahead For Global Supply Chains

By Tinglong Dai, Johns Hopkins University
Tinglong Dai, Johns Hopkins University

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As an expert in global supply chains, I think the war portends the end of something else: global supply chains that Western companies built after the Berlin Wall fell over three decades ago.

The Brutality In Ukraine Mirrors Previous Russian Atrocities

By Nicole Jackson, Simon Fraser University
Nicole Jackson, Simon Fraser University

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In the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s worth examining the evolution of Russia’s official rhetoric and military actions in former Soviet states since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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