In 45 countries, U.S. military bases prop up undemocratic regimes of all sorts, while often interfering with local campaigns for democracy.
Trump’s Apology Tour
Trump’s version of making up with Muslims apparently involves selling $110 billion worth of arms to the most reactionary Muslim country on the planet.
Saudi Arabia Is a Terrible Choice for Trump’s First Overseas Visit
If the Trump administration truly wants to find a way out of the wars in the Middle East, it should stop arming, aiding, and abetting the ruthless Saudi regime.
Have You Seen George W.’s Paintings? They’re Missing Something.
The former president is painting veterans wounded in the war he started. But what about Iraqis?
Another Extension for Our Longest War?
Military leaders want more troops to help prop up an unaccountable Afghan government — one that even Afghans aren’t interested in dying for.
The American Way of War Is a Budget-Breaker
The wars America is already fighting are going to cost trillions. The cost of the ones to come is almost incomprehensible.
Worst. 100 Days. Ever.
Are Trump’s stumbles a brilliant ploy to “deconstruct the state,” a political performance, or actual incompetence?
These Nuclear Breakthroughs Are Endangering the World
How a growing technology gap between the U.S. and its nuclear-armed rivals could lead to the unraveling of arms control agreements — and even nuclear war.
Just ‘An Island in the Pacific’: How Washington Demeans Its Colonial Conquests
From Hawaii to Okinawa, Pacific islands seem relegated to serve as neverland vacation getaways — as well as outposts for our military empire.
Diplomacy with North Korea: A Real Benchmark for President Trump’s 100 Days
If Trump wants to make an early mark with North Korea, it should be with the only thing that’s ever worked: diplomacy.