National Security

Anti-War Groups Push Biden and the Democrats to Rethink Foreign Policy

Anti-War Groups Push Biden and the Democrats to Rethink Foreign Policy Anti-War Groups Push Biden and the Democrats to Rethink Foreign Policy

Faced with a pandemic, an economic meltdown, and the climate crisis, more than 50 groups argue that it’s time to reset priorities.

May 26, 2020 / John Nichols

We Must Resist the ‘China Threat’ Syndrome

We Must Resist the ‘China Threat’ Syndrome We Must Resist the ‘China Threat’ Syndrome

Hyping it increases the likelihood of armed clashes and prevents the two superpowers from working together to overcome serious global perils.

May 26, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

Soldier

If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military

A veteran looks back on the follies of the US military during his time in Afghanistan.

May 13, 2020 / Erik Edstrom

Biden sits in front of a US flag

What Progressives Could Teach Joe Biden About Foreign Policy What Progressives Could Teach Joe Biden About Foreign Policy

There are several critical initiatives that the presumptive Democratic nominee should embrace.

Apr 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border

Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border

A leaked memo shows Customs and Border Protection requested millions of dollars to monitor the movements of Canadian citizens.

Apr 10, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Trump speaking and gesturing.

Trump, Our Grifter in Chief, Is a Global Menace Trump, Our Grifter in Chief, Is a Global Menace

In one week, he threatened to cut off US funding to the WHO, touted an unproven Covid-19 cure, and fired the watchdog overseeing the congressional bailout.

Apr 10, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

Not just with Trump’s performance, but with the profound failure of America’s domestic and foreign policies and priorities.

Apr 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming

Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming

The Pentagon warned the White House about a shortage of ventilators, face masks, and hospital beds in 2017—but the Trump administration did nothing.

Apr 1, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race

Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race

As the coronavirus spreads, Congress still has to review the Pentagon’s defense budget request.

Mar 31, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

Aerial view image of the Pentagon.

This Pandemic Is Exposing the Futility of the National Security State This Pandemic Is Exposing the Futility of the National Security State

Don’t tell the CIA, but the principal threats to our collective well-being are right here where we live.

Mar 27, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

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