Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency
The United States and China must be encouraged to find common interests—slowing climate change and preventing future pandemics—rather than reasons for aggression.
Jan 26, 2021 / Michael T. Klare
Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China
Through military escalation and trade wars, Trump brought us close to the precipice with China. Will Biden follow suit?
Jan 15, 2021 / Michael T. Klare
A Very Trumpian Christmas Surprise? Signs Point to a Possible US Attack on Iran A Very Trumpian Christmas Surprise? Signs Point to a Possible US Attack on Iran
Now is the time to prevent a possible strike on Iran, before Trump’s military posturing becomes military action.
Dec 10, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
Trump Is Leaving Us With a New Cold War Trump Is Leaving Us With a New Cold War
Besides failing to end our forever wars, the Trump administration has set us on course for a prolonged, potentially catastrophic cold war with China and Russia.
Dec 8, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
Is It Mere Spite—or Something More Sinister? Is It Mere Spite—or Something More Sinister?
What’s behind President Trump’s ouster of Defense Secretary Mark Esper?
Nov 11, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
The Nuclearization of American Diplomacy The Nuclearization of American Diplomacy
We are finding ourselves in an ever more dangerous and insecure world, with the risk of Armageddon lurking just around the corner.
Oct 13, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
An October Surprise of a Military Kind An October Surprise of a Military Kind
When all else fails, start a war.
Oct 12, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
The Pentagon’s Next Project: Automated War The Pentagon’s Next Project: Automated War
The US is pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into an enterprise that could lead to the end of the world as we know it.
Aug 27, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
What Would It Take to Avert Military Escalation With China in the South China Sea? What Would It Take to Avert Military Escalation With China in the South China Sea?
The US and China’s dance in the South China Sea bears a troubling resemblance to 1914 Sarajevo—and the eve of World War I.
Jul 30, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
How Will US Warfare Survive the Pandemic? How Will US Warfare Survive the Pandemic?
The Pentagon is finding it difficult to adapt to a world in which the biggest threats to American security are biological, not military.
Jul 21, 2020 / Michael T. Klare