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US Wars and Military ActionJuly 31, 2009
Three Good Reasons to Liquidate Our Empire
The United States no longer has the capability to remain a global hegemon, and to pretend otherwise is to invite disaster.
Chalmers Johnson
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Foreign PolicyJuly 2, 2009
How to Deal with America’s Empire of Bases
As Congress and Obama wrangle over the cost of much-needed domestic expenditures, no one suggests that closing some of these unpopular, expensive imperial enclaves might be a good way to save some money.
Chalmers Johnson
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Election 2008October 9, 2008
Voting the Fate of the Nation
This can be a transformative election. Will economic meltdown, race or regional loyalty be the trump card?
Chalmers Johnson
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EconomySeptember 29, 2008
We Have the Bailout Money–We’re Spending It on War
If we don’t reduce military spending now, the bankruptcy of the United States is inevitable. We don’t have much time left.
Chalmers Johnson
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EconomyJanuary 23, 2008
Chalmers Johnson: America’s Going Bankrupt
From Tom Dispatch: The current economic crisis is caused by policies that tax the richest Americans at strikingly low levels and spend huge sums on defense projects that have no bearing on national security.
Chalmers Johnson
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Foreign PolicyMarch 18, 2004
The New Critic
The American foreign affairs establishment seems finally to have gotten worried about the antics of the Boy Emperor.
Chalmers Johnson
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PoliticsNovember 21, 2001
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Foreign PolicySeptember 27, 2001
Blowback
US actions abroad have repeatedly led to unintended, indefensible consequences.
Chalmers Johnson
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Foreign PolicyApril 26, 2001
Time to Bring the Troops Home
America's provocative military posture in Asia makes war with China more likely.
Chalmers Johnson