International coalitions are challenging Five Eyes surveillance through courts, legislatures, and public campaigns.
The Five Eyes Have Global Reach and So Do Their Opponents
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North America
A “Pacific-First” Reality Check
Why the Pentagon’s strategic retreat was inevitable.
Trade-Over-Aid Doctrine Casualty of Iran War
The administration is asking poor countries to focus on trade, not aid. It is also waging a war that is shutting down trade routes.
The Iran War Hits Home
Recent attacks on U.S. water systems show how asymmetric retaliation can turn a foreign conflict into a homeland-security problem.
The Real Cost of the Military’s Pacific Buildup
To prepare for a possible war with China, the U.S. military has put Hawai’i on the front lines of a potential nuclear conflict.
Is Congress Now Irrelevant on Issues of War and Peace?
Repeated Senate defeats of war powers measures point to a weakening congressional role, expanding presidential authority, and a shift in how U.S. foreign policy is made—with implications for Iran and future crises.
The New Apologists for American Empire
Defying longstanding norms, the Trump administration is openly bragging about empire.
Brazil Fires Back with Washington’s Favorite Weapon
Visa denials are just part of Brazil’s response to the Trump administration’s hostile actions.
The Myth of a Global Antifa
Fascism, not anti-fascism, is the threat, both domestically and internationally.
What Was America Attacking in Iraq?
The militias the United States just bombed are embedded in Iraq’s security system. That’s the problem.