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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
As the coronavirus spreads, Congress still has to review the Pentagon’s defense budget request.
Mar 31, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
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