Arms Spending

Ukraine peace protest

We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars We Must End the War on Ukraine—and Put an End to Perpetual Wars

A revived Cold War triggered by Putin’s invasion would distract from bigger threats.

Mar 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Military training abroad

With Violence, America Reaps What It Sows With Violence, America Reaps What It Sows

The hum of the continuing violence embedded in this country’s war-making structure is so constant that most of us don’t even notice or question it.

Feb 24, 2022 / Kelly Denton-Borhaug

Ukraine soldiers near tank

Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington

Democrats and Republicans unite in boosting Pentagon spending.

Feb 23, 2022 / Michael T. Klare

Palestinian with Mandela photo

Is This Israel’s South Africa Moment? Is This Israel’s South Africa Moment?

As Amnesty International issues a landmark report on Israeli apartheid, it’s time for Americans to demand accountability, not complicity, from their government.

Feb 7, 2022 / Omar Barghouti and Stefanie Fox

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

US special forces group conducting weapons training

Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex

Opposing Build Back Better while throwing so much more money at the Pentagon marks the ultimate in budgetary and national-security hypocrisy.

Feb 4, 2022 / William D. Hartung

We Don’t Need Better Missiles—We Need Disarmament

We Don’t Need Better Missiles—We Need Disarmament We Don’t Need Better Missiles—We Need Disarmament

Our generals know one word, and it’s not “win”—it’s more.

Jan 21, 2022 / William Astore

Drone Strikes

Automated Warfare Is Nothing New Automated Warfare Is Nothing New

It didn’t just start with drones—and it won’t stop with them.

Jan 13, 2022 / Rebecca Gordon

Happy New Year, It’s Sure Been Weird

Happy New Year, It’s Sure Been Weird Happy New Year, It’s Sure Been Weird

I wouldn’t even try to sum up this bizarre year of ours.

Dec 31, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt

Biden Lloyd Austin

The Great Myth of the ”Great“ American Military The Great Myth of the ”Great“ American Military

A yawning gap looms between that military’s agreed upon reputation here and its actual performance.

Dec 24, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich

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