War and Peace

Chinese naval officer stands next to rocket launcher

Is a Modern Chinese Navy a Threat to the United States? Is a Modern Chinese Navy a Threat to the United States?

China’s rising presence in the Indian and Pacific oceans has far-reaching implications for our world order.

Apr 9, 2018 / Alfred W. McCoy

South Sudan SPLM-IO

Can US Sanctions on South Sudan Rein in a Nation of Warlords? Can US Sanctions on South Sudan Rein in a Nation of Warlords?

The US helped broker South Sudan’s independence only to watch it unravel into ethnic warfare.

Apr 9, 2018 / Simona Foltyn

Gaza protest clown

With the Great Return March, Palestinians Are Demanding a Life of Dignity With the Great Return March, Palestinians Are Demanding a Life of Dignity

The Nakba is not a just a memory, it is an ongoing reality. We can accept that we all must eventually die; in Gaza, the tragedy is that we don’t get to live.

Apr 6, 2018 / Ahmed Abu Artema

Trump speaks to navy and shipyard personnel

How Racism Could Drive Support for War With Iran How Racism Could Drive Support for War With Iran

Racial animus has long driven imperial invasions. 

Apr 6, 2018 / Sean McElwee and Jon Green

Israel jet Hezbollah

Israel and Hezbollah Are Girding for War—and the Next Round Could Be Horrific Israel and Hezbollah Are Girding for War—and the Next Round Could Be Horrific

Hezbollah has been steadily consolidating power and weapons—and some fighters maintain it played a role in shooting down an Israeli jet over Syria.

Apr 5, 2018 / Sulome Anderson

john bolton lobby trump tower

Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous

The president finally has the minions he wants: devoted and fervently militaristic.

Apr 5, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Russian Missile System

Why the New Cold War Is So Dangerous Why the New Cold War Is So Dangerous

It increases the chances for a catastrophic war and could damage progressive hopes both here and in Russia.

Apr 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Russia People

Russophobia in the New Cold War Russophobia in the New Cold War

Several factors make this US-Russian Cold War more dangerous than its predecessor—is “Russo-madness” one of them?

Apr 4, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Salman Acquittal Pulse

Why the Acquittal of Noor Salman May Be a Turning Point in the ‘War on Terror’ Why the Acquittal of Noor Salman May Be a Turning Point in the ‘War on Terror’

Finally, acquittal in a terrorism case is not considered a failure of the criminal-justice system.

Apr 4, 2018 / Karen J. Greenberg

The Pentagon

The Pentagon Is Making Plans That Could Bring On Disaster The Pentagon Is Making Plans That Could Bring On Disaster

The Cold War is back, and with it comes tremendous risk of escalation and confrontation.

Apr 3, 2018 / Michael T. Klare

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