Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Article Source: Responsible Statecraft
03/18/2022
Ukraine has already won the war
It is no exaggeration to say that through his own hubris, Putin has created a united Ukrainian nation. Not quite what he was aiming for.
03/15/2022
NATO’s restraint has made things worse for Russia in Ukraine
The absence of US and allied forces in the conflict has highlighted that Putin is his own worst enemy.
03/07/2022
The ‘end of history’ … again?
Beware of those declaring the world order has shifted or disappeared, pushing us toward another costly ‘generational’ conflict.
06/28/2021
The passing of the present and the decline of America
If Biden clings to a calcified and militarized conception of national security — as he appears intent on doing — he will put his entire presidency at risk.
06/14/2021
How Politico and the New York Times pass off hawkish opinions as facts
The journalistic ‘voice of God’ is often used to defend interventionist policies or push our leaders to do something about, well, everything.
05/18/2021
Biden the bold vs. Joe the timid
If Biden wants to be “Dr. Build Back Better,” he should assume the additional role of “Dr. Curb the War Habit.”
03/09/2021
Nine ways that drawing down overseas bases will improve U.S. security
We are looking at a historic opportunity to close hundreds of unnecessary military bases abroad and improve national and international security in the process.
02/11/2021
Beyond Donald Trump: When poisons curdle
01/28/2021
Will the US end military domination to save the planet?
12/17/2020
Neocons want us to belly up for one more round of war
11/17/2020
Trump demands Afghan withdrawal and Washington panics.
But it’s time to leave, now.
10/29/2020