Impunity in Africa
The case of Kizza Besigye in Uganda showcases the way many African governments are suppressing opposition movements and letting their security forces get away with torture.
Are the 2026 Primaries Building a New Antiwar Movement?
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan upset suggests that opposition to war, unconditional aid to Israel, and big-money influence can become a successful electoral argument.
A “Pacific-First” Reality Check
Why the Pentagon’s strategic retreat was inevitable.
Trade-Over-Aid Doctrine Casualty of Iran War
The administration is asking poor countries to focus on trade, not aid. It is also waging a war that is shutting down trade routes.
China’s Green Transition is Breaking OPEC’s Leverage
Renewable energy is creating a new kind of independence.
Another Blow against Pax Americana
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are smart enough to know not to rely so much on the United States anymore.
The Mecca Defense Accord: A Muslim NATO?
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia all have long-festering feuds with their neighbors.
The Iran War Hits Home
Recent attacks on U.S. water systems show how asymmetric retaliation can turn a foreign conflict into a homeland-security problem.
Trump’s Attack on American Democracy
President Donald Trump’s policies have primarily focused on consolidating his own power and benefiting his allies, thus demonstrably eroding democratic institutions and violating human rights.
The Real Cost of the Military’s Pacific Buildup
To prepare for a possible war with China, the U.S. military has put Hawai’i on the front lines of a potential nuclear conflict.
Is Congress Now Irrelevant on Issues of War and Peace?
Repeated Senate defeats of war powers measures point to a weakening congressional role, expanding presidential authority, and a shift in how U.S. foreign policy is made—with implications for Iran and future crises.
The New Apologists for American Empire
Defying longstanding norms, the Trump administration is openly bragging about empire.
Brazil Fires Back with Washington’s Favorite Weapon
Visa denials are just part of Brazil’s response to the Trump administration’s hostile actions.
Trump’s Gaza Plan Is a Blueprint for Permanent Subjugation
The Board of Peace is using the language of colonial guardianship, repackaged for the twenty-first century.