Military-industrial complex

The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace

The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace

Biden wants America to lead “by the power of our example.” Here’s how he can start.

Feb 2, 2021 / William Astore

It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy

It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy

The national security state has come to dominate our ostensibly “civilian” government.

Feb 1, 2021 / Mandy Smithberger and William D. Hartung

Veterans

Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War

Returning from war to gouged safety nets, veterans often suffer the long-term effects of military conflict alone.

Jan 26, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino

What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden

What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden

Expect the new president to eschew starting new wars while avoiding to end existing ones.

Jan 23, 2021 / Danny Sjursen

F-35 Lightning II

POW Nation POW Nation

When will America free itself from war?

Jan 14, 2021 / William Astore

A US Special Forces soldier at a remote village in the Arghandab District in Afghanistan

Can We Finally Stop Marching to Disaster? Can We Finally Stop Marching to Disaster?

Under a Biden presidency, perhaps the horrors of 2020 can force a real conversation about national security in 2021.

Dec 30, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

Lloyd Austin

Civilian Control Means More Than Just Wearing a Suit to Work Civilian Control Means More Than Just Wearing a Suit to Work

Substantive civilian control means ensuring that the pursuit of security aligns with the preservation of liberty at home.

Dec 14, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

On the left, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sits and shakes Donald Trump's hand, on the right.

Biden Must Block Trump’s Arms Sale to the UAE Biden Must Block Trump’s Arms Sale to the UAE

It will escalate a regional arms race and strengthen a regime guilty of war crimes and other human rights violations.

Dec 9, 2020 / Michael Eisner and Sarah Leah Whitson

A sign supporting the return of military troops from wars abroad is displayed in front of the White House in 2018.

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

Joaquin Castro Shows the Path Forward for Democrats

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

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