From Hawaii to Okinawa, Pacific islands seem relegated to serve as neverland vacation getaways — as well as outposts for our military empire.
Just ‘An Island in the Pacific’: How Washington Demeans Its Colonial Conquests
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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.
These Lawmakers Are Trying to Curb Trump’s Authority to Launch a Nuclear War
Without so much as a vote by Congress, our whole planet could be destroyed.
Why Spend $54 Billion More on the Pentagon? To Start a War, Obviously.
The president apparently wants to put the U.S. on a permanent war footing to sustain his unpopular presidency.
War Is Not An Option for Korea
Attacking North Korea now would undermine the very reason U.S. troops have been stationed on the peninsula for seven decades: to protect the South Korean people.
Is Trump Moderating on Foreign Policy? Not in the Least.
Trump’s leading foreign policy advisers are obsessed with Iran and making dangerous moves from East Asia to the Middle East.
The Pentagon’s $125-Billion Cover-up
The brass asked for a report on eliminating waste. When investigators found some, the military buried it.
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un: Soul Brothers?
Donald Trump has a lot more in common with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un than he would care to admit.
A Global Nuclear Winter: Avoiding the Unthinkable in India and Pakistan
As Donald Trump ascends to the White House, he’s wading into the most dangerous conflict on the globe.
North Korea’s Nuclear Ticket to Survival
Washington is starting to change its mind about why North Korea has developed nuclear weapons.