National Security

Hillary at Brookings

The Geniuses Who Brought You the Iraq War Are at It Again The Geniuses Who Brought You the Iraq War Are at It Again

Washington’s bipartisan foreign-policy elite are pushing for renewed influence in the next administration.

Oct 26, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

No Matter Who Wins the Election, Military Spending Is Here to Stay No Matter Who Wins the Election, Military Spending Is Here to Stay

The military-industrial complex is alive and well, and it’s gobbling up your tax dollars.

Oct 25, 2016 / William D. Hartung

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation

NATO exercise

Did the White House Declare War on Russia? Did the White House Declare War on Russia?

Vice President Biden announces a forthcoming covert strike against Russian president Putin and Moscow calls it a “declaration of war.”

Oct 19, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump Clinton Debate

What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?

We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.

Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Booz Allen Hamilton HQ

A New Spy Scandal Exposes the Corruption of Privatized Intelligence A New Spy Scandal Exposes the Corruption of Privatized Intelligence

“This is corporate malfeasance and a direct threat to national security.”

Oct 14, 2016 / Tim Shorrock

Former Ambassador Chas Freeman

Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State

Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman is that rare thing, an honest and wise diplomat—which is why he’ll probably never be appointed.

Oct 14, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow

In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.

Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Hillary Clinton thumbs up

Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives

Clinton offers progressives the best chance to advance our issues and vision for the country—but only if we keep applying pressure and holding her accountable.

Oct 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Anna Politkovskaya

This Week Marks the 10th Anniversary of Anna Politkovskaya’s Murder This Week Marks the 10th Anniversary of Anna Politkovskaya’s Murder

The legacy of the fearless Russian journalist’s muckraking reporting still lives on.

Oct 6, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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