Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington
Democrats and Republicans unite in boosting Pentagon spending.
Feb 23, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Is the Confrontation Over Ukraine Joe Biden’s “Wag the Dog” Moment? Is the Confrontation Over Ukraine Joe Biden’s “Wag the Dog” Moment?
The people now gunning for a showdown with Putin were gunning for a showdown with Saddam Hussein two decades ago—with the same promises of a happy outcome.
Feb 16, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution
Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.
Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio
Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex
Opposing Build Back Better while throwing so much more money at the Pentagon marks the ultimate in budgetary and national-security hypocrisy.
Feb 4, 2022 / William D. Hartung
2 Decades of Military Force Got Us Nowhere 2 Decades of Military Force Got Us Nowhere
Twenty years of war, around $6 trillion, and nearly 1 million corpses later, there are now more terrorist groups than in 2001.
Jan 5, 2022 / Nick Turse
The Great Myth of the ”Great“ American Military The Great Myth of the ”Great“ American Military
A yawning gap looms between that military’s agreed upon reputation here and its actual performance.
Dec 24, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich
The US Military Is Bulldozing Sacred Indigenous Sites on Guam The US Military Is Bulldozing Sacred Indigenous Sites on Guam
Indigenous residents are fighting to save their island’s heritage, while the military refuses to release key information about what it is razing.
Dec 22, 2021 / Chris Gelardi
There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon There’s Always More Money for the Pentagon
Meanwhile, we’re told to do more with less.
Dec 15, 2021 / William Astore
Duty, Honor, Country: Ian Fishback and the Idea of America Duty, Honor, Country: Ian Fishback and the Idea of America
This uniformed whistleblower sacrificed his life for this nation no less than the several thousand who fell in battle.
Dec 2, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Our Blind Faith in the Military Will Destroy Us Our Blind Faith in the Military Will Destroy Us
Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you worship.
Nov 24, 2021 / William Astore