Current Events

Current Events

The last time the population shrank was during the great famine of 1959-61.
what does pro-life mean
Regardless of political ideology, one of the few things that many people seem to have in common is a moral hypocrisy that arises from a fundamental lack of self-reflection.
The site will be the first working example of a geological disposal facility.
Could Russia's plan actually destroy demand for natural gas?
Aristotle's ancient virtues play a vital role in today's war.
“How can we live without our lives? How will we know it’s us without our past?” Steinbeck writes.
javelin missiles
Javelin missiles have been an effective force multiplier, the latter-day equivalent of the sling that David used against Goliath.
Urinating in the direction of NATO’s staunchest opponent could cost you $350 or more. For world peace, aim wisely.
starlink ukraine
Spotty connectivity isn’t going to jeopardize Ukraine’s drone attacks.
Recent geopolitical turning points, like Brexit and the 2016 U.S. presidential election, were chapters in a story that extends decades back in world history.
russia cyberattack
Russia's cyberattacks against Ukraine have been prolific and ongoing for several years. The future of war may begin in cyberspace.
chernobyl radiation
The rhetorical fallout is greater than the radioactive fallout.
Putin
In theory, history is the sum of everything that ever happened; in practice, it’s a story we tell ourselves to make sense of and justify our actions in the present. 
ukraine
Russia has long sought to erase the mere idea of Ukraine. But people like my grandmother, born in Druzhkivka, will not let Russia win.
Growth of Ukraine
The Bolsheviks may have created Ukraine’s current borders, but that doesn’t mean dismantling them is good for today’s Russia.
debt-to-gdp
The U.S. has the world's largest debt in absolute terms, but Japan's is the largest when measured in terms of its debt-to-GDP ratio.
map detective
Maps can do more than show us places. They also can help determined people find others long lost, whether birth mothers or fugitive killers.
Israel’s buoyant currency, coupled with increased costs for transport and groceries, saw Tel Aviv jump five places from last year.
psilocybin
A small, Seattle-based study will look to see if the psychedelic can alleviate the pandemic’s mental health impact.
Silhouettes of three people watching a screen.
In spreading politics, videos may not be much more persuasive than their text-based counterparts.