Putin alone is to blame for the war in Ukraine. Still, some opponents of NATO expansion were strikingly prescient. by Jordan Michael Smith
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Bitcoin Goes to War For some crypto holders, Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine is an opportunityâ âand a validation of their increasingly radical beliefs. by Jacob Silverman
Welcome to the Supreme Courtâs Phantom Docket The Roberts court is taking up cases with phantasmal litigants and speculative complaints. But how it resolves them could have a massive impact on American life. by Matt Ford
Is Russia Targeting Ukraineâs Hospitals? Two hospitals have been hit by bombs over the past week, and past wars show that Putin considers medical facilities to be fair game. by Brian Till
Welcome (Back) to the Nuclear Age Americans havenât thought seriously about the threat of nuclear war in a long time. Now, as climate change accelerates, the peril and promise of nuclear technology feels more fraught than ever. by Eleanor Cummins
