Arms Spending

Our Other September 11

Our Other September 11 Our Other September 11

The tragedy of September 11, 1973 belongs not just to the Chileans. It belongs also to the military coup’s enablers—the taxpayers of the United States.

Sep 11, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Syria Plan Blows Up in Obama’s Face

Syria Plan Blows Up in Obama’s Face Syria Plan Blows Up in Obama’s Face

Anti-Assad forces battling each other as the CIA helps Hezbollah. Yes, Hezbollah.

Jul 16, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Bob Dreyfuss: What History Says About Arming the Syrian Opposition

Bob Dreyfuss: What History Says About Arming the Syrian Opposition Bob Dreyfuss: What History Says About Arming the Syrian Opposition

While the success of US engagement in the Syrian civil war remains to be seen, this is not the first time the US has attempted to shape the trajectory of foreign conflicts by armin...

Jul 8, 2013 / Press Room

Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen Cohen: Building an Off-Ramp for Conflict in Syria

Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen Cohen: Building an Off-Ramp for Conflict in Syria Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen Cohen: Building an Off-Ramp for Conflict in Syria

How to de-escalate the increasing US involvement in the country. 

Jun 18, 2013 / Press Room

Obama Tumbles Down Syria’s Slippery Slope

Obama Tumbles Down Syria’s Slippery Slope Obama Tumbles Down Syria’s Slippery Slope

Aiding Syria’s ragtag rebels means, well, backing Al Qaeda.

Jun 14, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

After Years of Pressure, the UN Adopts an Arms Trade Treaty

After Years of Pressure, the UN Adopts an Arms Trade Treaty After Years of Pressure, the UN Adopts an Arms Trade Treaty

But will weak protections against human rights abuses undermine the treaty’s intent?

May 7, 2013 / Catherine Defontaine

Barney Frank Talks Common Sense

Barney Frank Talks Common Sense Barney Frank Talks Common Sense

The congressman sees an opportunity to confront military bloat in the deficit debates and war-weariness.

May 1, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar

Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar

Let's see some numbers, and some specifics, about promised reforms and reorganization.

Apr 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Hagel’s Test

Hagel’s Test Hagel’s Test

Will the new secretary of defense stand up to the hawks and wield the budget axe?

Apr 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Folly of Arming Syria’s Rebels

The Folly of Arming Syria’s Rebels The Folly of Arming Syria’s Rebels

In Washington, the drumbeat is intensifying for yet another Middle East civil war.

Feb 28, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

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