Putin’s attempt at “shock and awe” in Syria has all the hallmarks of failed U.S. interventions of the past
Is Putin Really as Foolish as We Are?
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War & Peace
Career Kiss of Death: Asking Why Iran Has to Be Our Enemy
“Realists” in government or foreign policy analysis don’t question whether Iran is an enemy.
What Better U.S.-China Cooperation Might Look Like
What if world leaders, starting with the U.S., took seriously Pope Francis’ call to treat global crises as moral issues?
As the Standoff in Okinawa Continues, the U.S. Should Be Embarrassed
Washington and Tokyo remain committed to growing the U.S. military footprint on the island of Okinawa — whether Okinawans like it or not.
Will 3-D-Printers Produce Nuclear Weapons One Day?
Hard to believe, but one day 3-D printers may be able to produce nuclear weapons and other WMDs.
Mouth Wide Shut
Under Obama, whistleblowers face a total of 751 months behind bars — compared to 24 months for all other whistleblowers combined since the American Revolution.
Seizure of Kunduz Another Sign of Taliban’s Inevitability
If the Taliban were allowed to assume command of the Afghan ship of state, it might ameliorate its harsh ways.
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.