Will the Democrats Renew Their Membership in the War Party? Will the Democrats Renew Their Membership in the War Party?
Regardless of which party is in power, US foreign policy since 9/11 has meant a unified government under the masters of war.
Mar 11, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich
Cancel the US Military Cancel the US Military
The Pentagon is running a system that seems to eternally reward failure, from poorly performing generals to endless wars that cost a fortune.
Mar 6, 2021 / William Astore
Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise. Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise.
The argument that the strikes in Syria are a “defensive” measure mocks the reality of our presence there.
Mar 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Israeli Military Shot My Cousin—and the US Bears Part of the Blame The Israeli Military Shot My Cousin—and the US Bears Part of the Blame
While Congress refuses to pass a living wage, it continues to supply Israel with copious amounts of military aid, which the country then uses to harm my family.
Mar 2, 2021 / Ryah Aqel with Mohammed El-Kurd
Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev
His radical stances on security are needed as much now as when he was in power.
Feb 23, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars? Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars?
His pledge to end US support for the Yemen war and to prioritize diplomacy was a good start—but there’s much more to be done.
Feb 23, 2021 / William D. Hartung
In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead
Japan is using earth from a battlefield filled with human remains to build the foundation of a US military installation.
Feb 18, 2021 / Maia Hibbett
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
Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis
How the new president can keep the world safe from nuclear annihilation.
Jan 19, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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