If the Taliban were allowed to assume command of the Afghan ship of state, it might ameliorate its harsh ways.
Seizure of Kunduz Another Sign of Taliban’s Inevitability
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War & Peace
Kunduz Begs Question of Why U.S. Is in Afghanistan
What purpose is served by continued U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan?
The Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015
A prescription for fueling an intensified Middle-East arms race.
Nuclear Weapons: Not Just a Means to an End, But an End Itself
More than just a deterrent, nuclear weapons are the cornerstone of imperialism.
The Middle East’s New Nakba
The chain of events set into motion by the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq is reaching its logical conclusion — the disintegration of multi-ethnic states and a great expulsion of innocents.
The Tragic Death of Japan’s Pacifist Brand
With its pacifist constitution (literally) beaten down into irrelevance, Japan is in the throes of an identity crisis.
America’s Global Military Bases Actually Undermine National Security. Here’s How.
Time to cull the herd: America’s sprawling global footprint encourages military confrontation, makes host countries into targets, and costs taxpayers a fortune.
Why Doesn’t the Foreign Policy Establishment Take World Peace Seriously?
When it comes to what should be a fundamental goal of foreign policy — world peace — the elites aren’t even trying.
‘Being Tortured Has Been the Best Experience of My Life’
Call it blowback: How one Salvadoran union organizer survived torture by U.S.-backed security forces and took his activism north of the border.
Standing Before Congress, Pope Francis Calls Out the ‘Industry of Death’
In his speech to U.S. lawmakers, the “People’s pope” condemned the arms trade, war profiteering, and even the war on terror itself.