Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration rejects international law but demands Iranian compliance.
Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran
Whatever the fate of the current ceasefire, Iran has won the first round of the conflict.
Ukraine and the Spirit of Red Cloud
For Ukrainians, it’s not the battle for land that justifies the sacrifice—it’s the battle for survival. If they lose that land, Ukrainians will be left with nothing but land acknowledgements to mark a long-ago state and a once-proud culture.
USAID’s Demise: Congress’s First Surrender in Year of Reckless Foreign Policy
If Congress wants to reclaim its role, it must tighten rules around how presidents can withhold or redirect appropriated funds.
America at 250: From a Contested Past to a Fascist Future?
The threat of a far-right capture of the American historical narrative is not the greatest crisis facing the United States but, rather, the determination of the U.S. president to obtain absolute power.
The Mineral Bill Comes Due in 2028
The Trump administration is pushing hard to boost rare earth mineral production and imports, but it won’t be able to be independent of Chinese supplies any time soon.
Trump’s Greenland Gambit Ignores Historical Parallels
The Trump administration could learn something from the British.
Was USAID Really Neo-Colonial?
The agency improved millions of lives. It also created a system that rewarded dependence on its money.
Why Washington’s AI Export Control Couldn’t Hold
The double-pronged attack on Anthropic compromised U.S. security.
The Trump Administration’s Shameless Snuff-Film Fixation
Twenty years ago, U.S. military officials condemned terrorist “snuff films.” Now our top officials post them.
Desperately Missing Susan
Susan George was an educator, an agitator, and an activist who also authored more than a dozen books.
Trump Enrichment Syndrome
Will Trump and company ever be held accountable for their graft and will their corruption have an enduring impact on political institutions?
America’s AI War Has No Civilian Stop Rule
The Pentagon is speeding up the path from data to strike without a rule requiring a pause, independent audit, and public accounting after grave civilian harm.
Trump and FIFA Score an Own Goal
A game that once transcended borders is increasingly trapped by power, politics, and obscene amounts of money and technology.