But the bipartisan condemnation of his sporadic complaints betrays a fear that a more competent leader could finally wind them down.
Trump Isn’t Really Trying to End America’s Wars
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Examining Trump World’s Fantastic Claims About Ukraine
When it comes to Ukraine, Trump has been manipulated as deftly as a mindless marionette. It’s going to cost him.
The New Middle East That’s Coming
As Saudi Arabia slowly backpedals, we could see an end to the Yemen war, an easing of Iran’s isolation, and a reduced role for the U.S.
Why I Cry at Work: Drone War Burnout
America’s drone wars have gotten deadlier under Trump, but the Trump-first news cycle makes highlighting the human cost extremely difficult.
How the Judiciary is Chipping Away at the War on Terror
Lower courts are slowly but steadily eroding the legal basis for some of the most reactionary war on terror policies.
The NBA’s China Fiasco Shows What Businesses Really Value
Companies willingly censor or condemn free speech to retain market share in authoritarian countries. Just ask Daryl Morey.
The Art of the Back-Pedal
From the U.S. to the U.K. to Turkey, it is a hallmark of right-wing populists to make a preposterous policy and then be forced to retreat.
Abusive North American Companies Pay Off Latin American Police to Harass Critics
In countries like Peru, extractive industries contract police to suppress Indigenous protesters and detain international observers — including me.
The Ukraine Whistleblowers and the Rise of Partisan Whistleblowing
This moment should spark a conversation about the place of national security whistleblowing in a democratic society.
Don’t Forget: Nuclear Weapons Are an Existential Threat, Too
A new study shows just how bad a nuclear war could get. We need a plan to eliminate this risk permanently.