Trump Is Leaving Us With a New Cold War Trump Is Leaving Us With a New Cold War

Besides failing to end our forever wars, the Trump administration has set us on course for a prolonged, potentially catastrophic cold war with China and Russia.

Dec 8, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial What’s At Stake in Julian Assange’s Extradition Trial

If the UK sends him back to America, nobody should feel safe calling authority to account or scrutinizing those who hide behind the veil of power.

Dec 7, 2020 / Nancy Carolina Graterol

Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough

Without expanded government support, our soldiers and veterans could find themselves in ever deeper holes when their service ends.

Dec 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

The American Empire Is Falling Apart The American Empire Is Falling Apart

The US is now an empire in decline, regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or Mitch McConnell runs the show.

Dec 4, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats

His model of engaging groups on all sides, including progressives and youth groups, is where the Democratic Party should head.

Dec 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan? Will Biden Finally End the War in Afghanistan?

The answer hinges on whether he and Mitch McConnell can agree on a solution.

Dec 2, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Don’t Expect Biden to Do Much About the War State Don’t Expect Biden to Do Much About the War State

Business-as-usual will continue in a Biden administration. Pressure for change must come from the grassroots or it won’t happen at all.

Dec 1, 2020 / Danny Sjursen

Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted. Removing Trump Is Not Enough. He Must Be Prosecuted.

He has declared total war on American democracy, and for that, he must be brought to justice.

Dec 1, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget? Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget?

Nov 30, 2020 / William D. Hartung and Mandy Smithberger

Will Biden Condemn the Assassination of an Iranian Scientist? Will Biden Condemn the Assassination of an Iranian Scientist?

The murder of an Iranian nuclear scientist presents a unique challenge to the president-elect.

Nov 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer