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Benjamin Abelow

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Benjamin Abelow

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May 8, 2022

How the West Brought War to Ukraine

Misguided American and NATO policies created the Ukraine crisis. Now they risk nuclear war.

How the West Brought War to Ukraine

Benjamin Abelow

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Jun 15

Ukraine, Russia, and the Danger of Nuclear Attack on Europe

An important and fascinating discussion between Professor John Mearsheimer and the influential Russian nuclear strategist and religious…

Ukraine, Russia, and the Danger of Nuclear Attack on Europe

Benjamin Abelow

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Jun 29, 2025

Prime Links, Decent Commentary

The Ukraine War, Iran, Trump, RFK Jr., and (Yes, really) Building Muscle!

Prime Links, Decent Commentary

Benjamin Abelow

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Dec 1, 2024

Trying to Wake Up

Thoughts and links about Ukraine, Trump, RFK Jr., Covid, the Iraq War — and Staying Aware of What We’re Being Subjected To

Benjamin Abelow

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Nov 22, 2024

Just in Time for the Weekend: Your Life is in Danger

I assume my reference in the title is clear: the launching by the U.S. of six ATACMS from Ukraine into Russian territory, followed by the…

Benjamin Abelow

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Oct 19, 2024

A Quasi-Personal Potpourri

My Book + the Cold War + “Disinformation” + COVID

Benjamin Abelow

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Jun 24, 2024

MIT’s Ted Postol: “The US anti-missile system would not intercept a single Russian nuclear warhead.”

Copied below is the introduction to an excellent interview with Ted Postol, long-time director of MIT’s program in Science, Technology, and…

MIT’s Ted Postol: “The US anti-missile system would not intercept a single Russian nuclear warhead.”

Benjamin Abelow

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Jun 16, 2024

If you want to fight Russia, please do it yourself

We should all be worried about a direct U.S.-Russia conflict and the risk of nuclear war

If you want to fight Russia, please do it yourself

Benjamin Abelow

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Jun 8, 2024

Ukraine Video: Less Than One Minute Long

The Ukraine War without Propaganda. Part of an Ongoing Series of Posts and Links

Ukraine Video: Less Than One Minute Long

Benjamin Abelow

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Jun 2, 2024

DANGER: Ukraine’s Attacks on Russian Radars Put the United States at Risk

At risk of engaging in histrionics, we seem to be on a glide path that may take us to nuclear war. We need to interrupt that glide.

DANGER: Ukraine’s Attacks on Russian Radars Put the United States at Risk

Benjamin Abelow

Benjamin Abelow

I'm the author of *How the West Brought War to Ukraine,* translated into eight languages. I hold a B.A. in European History from U. Penn and an M.D. from Yale.

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