Russia’s War Will Make the Cost of Living Crisis Even Worse
James Meadway
And the Tories are doing nothing to stop it.
Tag: war
The Tories Want to Increase Military Spending During a Cost of Living Crisis
James Meadway
And Labour is doing nothing to challenge them.
For Putin, Failure in Ukraine Isn’t an Option
Volodya Vagner
With a quick victory out of the question, and his leadership under dispute, he must act swiftly to prevent dissent.
Sanctioning Russia Won’t Work. Just Look at Iran
Arron Merat
Iran weaponised its sanctions. Russia could prove even more of a threat.
Putin Shells Cities in Bid to Break Ukraine
Faced with a stronger than expected Ukrainian resistance, Putin has returned to a familiar tactic of urban warfare: Indiscriminate shelling & siege. We speak to Anatol Lieven who has reported on Russia’s military actions in Syria and Chechnya.
Putin Ups Violence As Ukrainian Cities Face Heavy Shelling
As Russia claims to have taken its first city, the war in Ukraine looks set to get bloodier. We analyse the latest developments, and speak to Matthew Ford about the informational front on Ukraine’s battefields.
Ukraine Resists As Putin Threatens Nuclear War
We speak to Professor Paul Rogers for the latest on Russia’s war on Ukraine
Here’s an Easy Fix for the Cost of Living Crisis: Cut Bosses’ Profits
James Meadway
It's a fate worse than death for the big business-loving Tories.
Putin Moves on Kyiv
As Russian troops enter Moscow, we speak to experts from Ukraine, Russia, and the UK.
Putin’s War is Bad News for the Climate
Paul Rogers
The Russia-Ukraine crisis could threaten global decarbonisation efforts.
Are We on the Brink of War?
If we are to believe politicians in the UK & US, the standoff between Ukraine and Russia is likely to imminently descend into a full-blown war. We speak to Paul Rogers about the interests at play, and what might happen next.
The Age of Endless War
What if our efforts to make war more humane have also made them unwinnable? Yale professor Samuel Moyn speaks to Aaron Bastani.
Microdose: Unity on the Frontline With Norah Lopez Holden
Why did so many women fight in the Spanish Civil War? Nadia Idle talks to actor and activist Norah Lopez Holden about the milicianas.
Veterans: Rightwing or Radical?
They are claimed from all sides and by all parties. But who are Britain’s ex-service personnel? What do they want? And what do their politics – whether conservative, liberal or socialist – tell us about Britain as a post-imperial country? Aaron Bastani speaks to Joe Glenton, journalist and author of ‘Veteranhood’.
Joe Biden Declares End to “Nation-Building” Wars
Joe Biden has pledged to give up on “nation-building” wars following the removal of the last remaining US troops from Afghanistan. Is he right to make that pledge, and should we believe him?
Why the Media Can’t Tell the Truth on Israel & Palestine
Whether it’s the filtering process of mainstream outlets – or the ‘electric fence’ approach of lobbying organisations – the biggest casualty is truth and the Palestinian people. Aaron Bastani on why the truth is rarely uttered when it comes to covering the occupation.
From War to Constitution—and the Problem of England
Linda Colley takes James Butler through the age of war and revolution which gave birth to the modern constitution – and peers into England’s political future.
Biden Announces Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Joe Biden has announced all US troops will leave Afghanistan by September. After 20 years of war, in what state do the US and their British allies leave the country and its people?