The alternative to Trump is not the glorification of military service. It’s promoting the kind of service that gets fewer people killed.
Trump and the Troops
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We’ve Had Killer Drones for Years. Now the Pentagon Wants Robot Generals, Too.
Strategists are seriously arguing that battlefield assessment — including for nuclear warfare — should increasingly be delegated to machines.
The Israel-UAE Deal Isn’t About Peace at All
The U.S.-brokered pact makes no pretense of peace for Palestinians. Instead, it sharpens a regional coalition against Iran.
Small Towns Don’t Need Military Helicopters
A little-known federal program dumps military equipment on local police forces. We need to end it.
Military Recruiters Don’t Belong in High Schools
Recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers.
A Two-Week Plan to Begin Repairing Trump’s Damage on the World Stage
What first steps could Joe Biden take if he’s elected? Here’s a start.
China and the United States: The 21st Century’s ‘Great Game’
For China, the global war for influence is about trading partners. For the U.S., it could mean something more volatile.
Don’t Call It a ‘Peace Deal’
The normalization of relations between the UAE and Israel, facilitated by the U.S., props up repressive leaders and harms Palestinians.
What Will Trump Do to the World to Win Re-Election?
Trump shrugged at 150,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths. Who’s to say he’s above starting a fight with China or Iran?
The U.S. Should Apologize for the Atomic Bombings — And Denuclearize
Seventy-five years after the atomic bombings, we’re still engaging in a false narrative that attempts to justify the unjustifiable.