Conflict Zones
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Proximate to War: Uneasy Calm of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol
December 1, 2016 -
Just 20 kilometers from the front lines of separatist-held territory in eastern Ukraine lies the city of Mariupol. The images tell us of a present and also help us imagine a possible future in this city as everyday residents navigate its uneasy calm. More -
15 Years into the War in Afghanistan, an Embedded War Artist Looks Back
October 18, 2016 -
Steve Mumford was embedded as an artist with US military troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. 15 years into the war, Mumford discusses continuing the tradition of WWII war artists in 21st century combat zones. More -
What Gun Advocates Are Really Afraid of: History
July 27, 2016 -
Gun-rights maximalists cite fear of “government thugs,” but the history of the organization—and the nation—tells a different story. More -
Egypt Five Years Later: The Failures of Another US-Backed Dictatorship
January 22, 2016 -
On the eve of the five-year anniversary of Egypt’s revolution, a look back on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what the US has done to help secure yet another repressive regime. More -
Border After Border: Scenes From a Humanitarian Crisis
September 15, 2015 -
On their long journey to safety, refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere pause in Belgrade and find temporary respite but not a new home. More