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US Wars and Military Action September 12, 2017
The ‘World’s Greatest Military’ Is Indeed Great—at Defeating Itself
American forces seek to dominate everywhere, but they win decisively nowhere.
William J. Astore
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Nuclear Arms and Proliferation July 13, 2017
Nuclear Bunkers Won’t Protect You From What’s Happening in the White House
It’s time to stop hiding from the crises we’ve created.
William J. Astore
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Politics June 6, 2017
Rather Than Russia, America Should Fear Itself
Like the Soviet Union, it is now defined by surveillance, militarism, and shadow government.
William J. Astore
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US Wars and Military Action April 13, 2017
What Does an ‘America-First’ Foreign Policy Actually Mean?
Putting the military first, second, and third, apparently.
William J. Astore
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War on Terror February 28, 2017
The Longest War in American History Has No End in Sight
And military leaders are still under the delusion that we can win.
William J. Astore
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War on Terror January 26, 2017
Donald Trump Is a Symptom of America’s Dark Side
In a country that continues to embrace fear and violence, is it any wonder that a “birther” bully was elected president?
William J. Astore
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US Wars and Military Action December 20, 2016
Trump’s Cabinet Is a Coup Waiting to Happen
The president-elect’s main advisers are a clique of “warrior-generals” who may spell the end of the democratic experiment.
William J. Astore