It’s not too late for the United States and South Korea to offer Kim Jong Un an offramp from the conflict he has yet to initiate.
Are North Korea’s Latest Threats Rhetorical or Real?
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War & Peace
Overcoming the Obstacles to UN Maintenance of International Peace and Security
The Security Council veto has prevented the UN from acting effectively in the current crises in Ukraine and Gaza.
The Military-University-Industry Complex Targets Africa
The Minerva Research Initiative directs funds from the Pentagon to scholars, but there’s no evidence that the results are useful to the military.
What’s Going to Happen to Taiwan?
After the invasions of Ukraine and Gaza, do borders still mean anything to powerful countries?
Overspending on the Pentagon Is Stealing Our Future
The military-industrial complex is the winner (not you).
U.S. Officials Care More About Protecting Oil Tankers Than Palestinians
The United States is demanding an end to attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, but it won’t support a ceasefire in Gaza.
A Crack in a 75-year-old Wall of Impunity: South Africa Challenges Israeli Genocide in Court
South Africa’s painstakingly compiled genocide case against the Israeli government isn’t just an important legal document — it’s a rallying cry for civil society.
Biden Responds to the Collapse of U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy in Niger
The Pentagon is desperate to keep a toehold in this critical region.
The Ultimate Twosome
Nukes and climate change are the major threats hanging over the planet in 2024.
Another Major War in 2024?
The United States and China are still treading on the precipice.