There’s no “national interest” worth risking nuclear conflict. But urgent diplomacy and humanitarian aid — and Russia’s own antiwar movement — could stop the suffering.
How to Cut $1 Trillion from the Pentagon
A CBO report requested by Bernie Sanders lays out three options for a modest Pentagon trim over the next decade. Can we pull it off?
Biden’s AUKUS Alliance is Taking the World to the Brink of a New Cold War
Given the 20 years of disastrous warfare during the “war on terror,” what business does Washington have building a new military alliance in Asia?
The Pitfalls of a ‘National Security’ Approach to Climate
As we saw in Texas, climate change is a major security risk. But it’s not the kind the military is well equipped to handle.
Could Biden’s Climate Policy Invite More Militarism?
Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn’t mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon.
10 Ways Trump’s Aggression Against Iran Hurts Americans and the Region
Trump’s blunders have placed us back on the path to a truly catastrophic war, with barricades of lies blocking every off-ramp.
It’s Our Choice: Medicare for All or Endless War?
We could easily fund health care for all by ending military boondoggles and fruitless wars. Here’s how.
10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined
War and militarism are destroying the planet. But if we de-fund the Pentagon, we can save it.
Diego Garcia: The “Unsinkable Carrier” Springs a Leak
A court ruling against colonial exploitation could threaten a strategic U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean. Indigenous advocates say it’s about time.
John Bolton Says He Wants to Protect Africa from ‘Predatory’ Chinese Behavior. What About Washington’s?
Chinese investment may come with strings attached, but Africa deserves an alternative to U.S.-led neoliberalism and militarization.