A review of Public Intellectual: The Life of a Citizen Pilgrim, by Richard Falk.
Zionism’s Bete Noire: Richard Falk’s Passage to ‘Positive Public Notoriety’
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War & Peace
George W. Bush Was a Disaster — Only Trump Looks Worse By Comparison
Bush’s reputation should have suffered a nose-dive after he left office. There’s only one reason his standing has improved: Trump.
Why Did A U.S. Envoy Meet With The Head Of A Fascist Militia in India?
The fact that India is well on its way to full-fledged authoritarianism hasn’t factored into the Biden administration’s approach to the “world’s largest democracy.”
A Hellfire World
Drones mean never having to say that you’re sorry.
Working for a Real Mad Man
The military stood up to Donald Trump. Who will now stand up to the military?
Lessons from 50 Years Covering Foreign Policy
After half a century studying the issue, here’s lesson number one: Wars are bad and empire is folly.
Drawdown: Improving U.S. and Global Security Through Military Base Closures Abroad
The United States has withdrawn its troops from Afghanistan. Only 750 military bases to go.
The Handcuffing of Joe Biden
Trump didn’t just tie his successor’s hands. He handcuffed them to the throttle of a runaway train.
September 11 and the Debacle of ‘Nation-Building’ in Iraq and Afghanistan
Nation-building in Afghanistan and Iraq was the resurrection of a doctrine that should have been buried after Vietnam.
Many Americans Refused to Consider Why 9/11 Happened. The Costs Were Enormous.
Middle East experts who opposed America’s post-9/11 wars were ridiculed as anti-American extremists. In reality, it was the pro-war right that was making us less safe.