National Security

Trump Is High on His Own Supply

Trump Is High on His Own Supply Trump Is High on His Own Supply

Ukrainegate proves that the paranoid style of politics is alive and well—and spreading through the executive branch.

Oct 2, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Hypersonic missile russia

Our Arms Race Is Never-Ending Our Arms Race Is Never-Ending

Hypersonic missiles are the latest entrant to our doomsday logic. 

Oct 1, 2019 / Rajan Menon

Daniel Ellsberg DC Rally

What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now

As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.

Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

At the UN, Tehran is challenging the Europeans to defy Washington—and the attack on Saudi oil installations demonstrates that Iran can fight back against US sanctions, whether dire...

Sep 23, 2019 / Bob Dreyfuss

Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue

Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue

The Trump administration is suing the whistle-blower over his new book. But what would a Democratic president do? That’s a good debate question.

Sep 20, 2019 / John Nichols

The US Navy Has a Water Problem

The US Navy Has a Water Problem The US Navy Has a Water Problem

The Second Fleet was reactivated to patrol the Arctic. Only problem is, the fleet’s home is on the front lines of sea-level rise: Naval Station Norfolk.

Sep 19, 2019 / Dave Lindorff

Russian Jets and Flags

Will Russia Be Driven From the West? Will Russia Be Driven From the West?

American opponents of readmitting Moscow to the former G8 fail to understand the consequences.

Sep 18, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump Is Treating Foreign Policy Like a Mafia Protection Racket

Trump Is Treating Foreign Policy Like a Mafia Protection Racket Trump Is Treating Foreign Policy Like a Mafia Protection Racket

Congress needs to investigate the connection between Trump’s belligerence and the Arab monarchy’s wealth.

Sep 18, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Exclusive: Edward Snowden’s First Adventures in Cyberspace

Exclusive: Edward Snowden’s First Adventures in Cyberspace Exclusive: Edward Snowden’s First Adventures in Cyberspace

An excerpt from the whistleblower’s new memoir.

Sep 18, 2019 / Feature / Edward Snowden

Bolton’s Gone. Is the Trumpian World Order About to Begin?

Bolton’s Gone. Is the Trumpian World Order About to Begin? Bolton’s Gone. Is the Trumpian World Order About to Begin?

Whether a Trump-dictated foreign policy is a good thing is anyone’s guess.

Sep 13, 2019 / Michael T. Klare

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