The Twilight Years of American Hegemony The Twilight Years of American Hegemony
What could better fit an America in decline than a president in decline, the more radically so the better?
Aug 15, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
AIPAC vs. Democracy AIPAC vs. Democracy
AIPAC has endorsed 109 January 6 insurrectionists. The organization clearly doesn’t care if candidates don’t care about fair elections.
Aug 12, 2022 / Ruth Messinger and Mik Moore
To Move Back From the Brink, Restart Nuclear Talks To Move Back From the Brink, Restart Nuclear Talks
It is high time that the US pursued disarmament diplomacy.
Aug 11, 2022 / Daryl G. Kimball
The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti
The tragedy is that given the condition in which international rule has left the country, Haiti simply cannot solve its problems alone.
Aug 10, 2022 / Amy Wilentz
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China
The House speaker created a new chasm in the US-China relationship. Now Biden must make sure it doesn’t lead to war.
Aug 10, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Washington Is Gung-Ho for a New Cold War. But That’s a Bad Old Idea. Washington Is Gung-Ho for a New Cold War. But That’s a Bad Old Idea.
It should focus on our security at home instead.
Aug 9, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Is Life in Paranoid America This Is Life in Paranoid America
American leaders have driven this society to be ever less trusting and more fearful, in the name of protecting and advancing their wealth, power, and security.
Aug 2, 2022 / William Astore
Pelosi’s Taiwan Gambit Pelosi’s Taiwan Gambit
The House speaker’s proposed visit adds to mounting tensions between the US and China.
Aug 1, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Biden’s Misguided International Crusade Biden’s Misguided International Crusade
The president is promoting alliances abroad while neglecting crises at home.
Jul 28, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
“Roe” Is the Past, Human Rights Are the Future “Roe” Is the Past, Human Rights Are the Future
Roe v. Wade didn’t guarantee unfettered abortion access in the United States. It’s past time human rights were placed at the center of our demands.
Jul 26, 2022 / Akila Radhakrishnan