Congress has the power to authorize the sale, and right now it doesn’t look likely.
Trump Promised Erdogan the F-35 But the Law Says No
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War & Peace
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.
Trump’s Greenland Gambit Ignores Historical Parallels
The Trump administration could learn something from the British.
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.
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.
Islands of Peace?
Resistance to U.S. and Japanese militarism remains strong on Okinawa.
Trump: Trapped
Trump promised not to drag the United States into a Middle East quagmire. Now he must deal with the consequences of his self-inflicted war.
Iran International and the Money Behind the Narrative War
A well-funded media outlet pushes regime change in Iran. Who’s paying the bills?