Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen
Millions are threatened by famine, as Riyadh prepares an assault on the country’s key port.
May 8, 2017 / James Carden
The Chemical-Weapons Attack In Syria: Is There a Place for Skepticism? The Chemical-Weapons Attack In Syria: Is There a Place for Skepticism?
The American media have excluded dissenting expert opinions in their rush to embrace Trump’s war on Syria.
Apr 19, 2017 / James Carden
Trump’s Bombing of Syria Spells the Premature End of Détente Trump’s Bombing of Syria Spells the Premature End of Détente
And now, he’s become an object of praise by the US foreign policy establishment which never tires equating “seriousness” with unilateral acts of war on sovereign nations.
Apr 7, 2017 / James Carden
America’s Support for Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Must End America’s Support for Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Must End
Acting as a de facto co-belligerent in the conflict, we are lending aid and support to the ideological heirs of those who attacked us on September 11.
Apr 5, 2017 / James Carden
Trump’s Budget (Like His Temperament) Is Exacerbating the Danger of Nuclear War Trump’s Budget (Like His Temperament) Is Exacerbating the Danger of Nuclear War
He would increase federal spending on nuclear weapons by more than $1 billion in the coming year.
Apr 3, 2017 / James Carden
Congress Needs to Stop Trump’s Escalation of the War on Syria Congress Needs to Stop Trump’s Escalation of the War on Syria
The president’s plans will only fan the country’s flames.
Mar 23, 2017 / James Carden
The House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Russia Was Political Theater The House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Russia Was Political Theater
The nature of the committee’s enterprise was clear from the start: to provide House members a public platform to play to their respective bases.
Mar 21, 2017 / James Carden
Why Does the US Continue to Arm Terrorists in Syria? Why Does the US Continue to Arm Terrorists in Syria?
The “Stop Arming Terrorists Act” should be a top priority for the 115th Congress.
Mar 3, 2017 / James Carden
Round Up the Usual Suspects, It’s Time for a Show Hearing Round Up the Usual Suspects, It’s Time for a Show Hearing
By excluding dissenting voices on US policy toward Russia, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has been reduced to a vehicle for prejudice reinforcement.
Mar 2, 2017 / James Carden
McCain Talks Tough as the War in Ukraine Continues Without End McCain Talks Tough as the War in Ukraine Continues Without End
John McCain and Lindsey Graham have been urging Ukrainian soldiers to break the Minsk cease-fire agreement.
Feb 21, 2017 / James Carden