The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever
Joe Biden claims that “multilateralism is back.” But can the rest of the world trust us?
Feb 10, 2021 / John Feffer
What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs
The administration’s pivot to a values-based foreign policy promises an overdue sharpening of America’s response to China’s rights abuses.
Feb 5, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace
Biden wants America to lead “by the power of our example.” Here’s how he can start.
Feb 2, 2021 / William Astore
It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy
The national security state has come to dominate our ostensibly “civilian” government.
Feb 1, 2021 / Mandy Smithberger and William D. Hartung
Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War
Returning from war to gouged safety nets, veterans often suffer the long-term effects of military conflict alone.
Jan 26, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Madcap Mysteries of Homeland Security The Madcap Mysteries of Homeland Security
Overreach into local law enforcement has led to the investigation of matters laughably unrelated to terrorism.
Jan 26, 2021 / Ken Klippenstein
After the Pandemic, America Needs a Reckoning With Its National Security After the Pandemic, America Needs a Reckoning With Its National Security
Once this pandemic passes, there must be a profound reckoning. I’m not referring to the abysmal performance of former president Donald Trump during the crisis; the election in Nove…
Jan 25, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden
Jan 23, 2021 / Danny Sjursen
Biden Must Reverse Pompeo’s ‘Terrorist’ Move Against Cuba Biden Must Reverse Pompeo’s ‘Terrorist’ Move Against Cuba
Far from being a “state sponsor of terrorism,” as the Trump administration claimed, Cuba has been an ally in fighting it.
Jan 22, 2021 / Peter Kornbluh
Biden Must Face the Facts: Israel Is an Apartheid Regime Biden Must Face the Facts: Israel Is an Apartheid Regime
The leading human rights organization B’Tselem has now joined others in making that claim—one that will be difficult for the Biden administration to ignore or dismiss.
Jan 21, 2021 / Mitchell Plitnick