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Nuclear Arms and ProliferationJanuary 21, 2022
We Don’t Need Better Missiles—We Need Disarmament
Our generals know one word, and it’s not “win”—it’s more.
William Astore
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National SecurityDecember 15, 2021
There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon
Meanwhile, we’re told to do more with less.
William Astore
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Nuclear Arms and ProliferationNovember 24, 2021
Our Blind Faith in the Military Will Destroy Us
Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you worship.
William Astore
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US Wars and Military ActionSeptember 22, 2021
Uniting Against the American War Machine
Twenty years and trillions of dollars later, the US counterinsurgency in Afghanistan failed—so when will we stop rewarding the military-industrial complex?
William Astore
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Arms SpendingJuly 30, 2021
We Need to Scale Back America’s War Machine
Sixty years after Eisenhower warned the nation against the threat of the military-industrial complex, America continues to maintain a bloated, imperialistic military presence at home and abroad.
William Astore
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War and PeaceJune 18, 2021
American Wars Mean American Lies
We need a truth commission to hold leaders—military and civilian—accountable for America’s failed wars.
William Astore
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US Wars and Military ActionApril 9, 2021
The Cold War Is Being Rebooted and Rebranded
Iran as a perfidious enemy? Check. Russia and China as autocratic menaces? Check. An unpredictable North Korea? Check. It’s happening all over again.
William Astore
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War and PeaceMarch 6, 2021
Cancel the US Military
The Pentagon is running a system that seems to eternally reward failure, from poorly performing generals to endless wars that cost a fortune.
William Astore
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Foreign PolicyFebruary 2, 2021
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.
William Astore
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War and PeaceJanuary 14, 2021