Cruz’s team spans the spectrum from run-of-the-mill neocon to flaming Islamophobe.
Cruz Tries to Have It Both Ways With His Foreign-Policy Advisors
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Fascist Spain’s Biggest Supporters Were Hitler, Mussolini, and This American Oilman
No corporations have been more aggressive in forging their own foreign policies than the big oil companies.
Progressives Whiffing on Talking Point About the Rich and Taxes
Tax breaks and evasion as well as offshore investments by the rich means less money for national security.
Just How Much Should Paul Bremer Be Blamed for the Rise of the Islamic State?
Plenty, according to Neil Swidey’s astonishing article in the Boston Globe, but not entirely.
We Tolerate the Risk of Nuclear War Between States But Not Nuclear Terrorism
Policymakers accept the risk of an all-out nuclear attack implicit in deterrence, but have no tolerance for the much smaller nuclear terrorism threat.
The Murder That Exposed Hillary Clinton’s Grim Legacy in Honduras
Most U.S. coverage failed to mention Hillary Clinton’s support for the Honduran regime that assassinated activist Berta Cáceres
Here’s What a Budget That Prioritizes Peace Looks Like
The budget proposed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus de-funds the Pentagon and invests new money in transitioning away from America’s military-dependent economy.
Russia is Withdrawing from Syria — and the U.S. Should Follow Suit
For too long Moscow and Washington have tried to out-muscle each other by escalating the Syrian war. Now, for once, they’ve got a chance to escalate their efforts to end it.
The U.S. Is Paying — Some — to Help Poorer Countries Adjust to Climate Change
Washington just made a $500 million down payment on climate resilience in the developing world. But the fund’s choice of financial partners is raising some eyebrows.
Foreign Policy: Subject Non Grata in the Primaries
With little discussion of foreign policy in the primary races, we’re left wondering whether diplomacy will continue to take a backseat to military action.