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US Wars and Military ActionMarch 30, 2021
America’s Longest War Winds Down
The war in Afghanistan marked the twilight of the American Century.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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PoliticsMarch 12, 2021
Biden’s Foreign Policy Is Clinging to an Irrelevant Past
It’s past time to give the narratives of the 20th century a decent burial. Doing so may be a precondition for our very survival.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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War and PeaceFebruary 15, 2021
Is America’s Soul Beyond Redemption?
It’s been over 50 years since MLK called attention to the “giant triplets” of racism, militarism, and materialism in the US. In 2021, not much has changed.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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PoliticsDecember 14, 2020
Civilian Control Means More Than Just Wearing a Suit to Work
Substantive civilian control means ensuring that the pursuit of security aligns with the preservation of liberty at home.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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War and PeaceDecember 2, 2020
Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan?
The answer hinges on whether he and Mitch McConnell can agree on a solution.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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WorldOctober 20, 2020
Reimagining American Foreign Policy
A new book examines the narrative framework around internationalism that foreign-policy elites coined in the 1940s, and which has shaped the world we live in.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Election 2020September 17, 2020
The Military’s Role in a Contested Election
Asking the armed forces to decide who won would be the first step on the road to rule by military junta.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Election 2020August 18, 2020
How Biden Should Spend His First Days as President
If Biden wins in November, he will have to start working to address the crises facing our planet the moment he steps into the Oval Office.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Police and Law EnforcementJune 24, 2020
Defund the Police. And the Military, Too.
In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized the need to overcome “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism.” The same holds true today.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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LawJune 4, 2020
Trump Is Deploying Troops Against Americans, and Military Leaders Are Abetting Him
High-ranking military officials have a choice: Obey the orders of your commander in chief or your oath to the Constitution.
Andrew J. Bacevich