US Wars and Military Action

Ukraine soldiers near tank

Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington Russia, Ukraine, and the New Bipartisanship in Washington

Democrats and Republicans unite in boosting Pentagon spending.

Feb 23, 2022 / Michael T. Klare

Biden leaning his cheek on his fist.

Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval

House members sent an urgent reminder to the White House Tuesday that the president needs authorization from Congress before involving US armed forces in the conflict.

Feb 23, 2022 / John Nichols

Green Berets at a training in Nevada

America’s Disastrous 60-Year War America’s Disastrous 60-Year War

Most Americans simply take it for granted that war, or threats of war, having defined our immediate past, will define our future as well.

Feb 17, 2022 / William Astore

Putin and Kerry

Is the Confrontation Over Ukraine Joe Biden’s “Wag the Dog” Moment? Is the Confrontation Over Ukraine Joe Biden’s “Wag the Dog” Moment?

The people now gunning for a showdown with Putin were gunning for a showdown with Saddam Hussein two decades ago—with the same promises of a happy outcome.

Feb 16, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Bernie Sanders’s Smart Take on NATO, Ukraine, and Diplomatic Options

Bernie Sanders’s Smart Take on NATO, Ukraine, and Diplomatic Options Bernie Sanders’s Smart Take on NATO, Ukraine, and Diplomatic Options

“A simplistic refusal to recognize the complex roots of the tensions in the region undermines the ability of negotiators to reach a peaceful resolution,” said the Vermont senator.

Feb 15, 2022 / John Nichols

Ukrainian soldier on guard

A Path Out of the Ukraine Crisis A Path Out of the Ukraine Crisis

The test for this administration isn’t to defend the pretensions and follies of any international order.

Feb 15, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Afghan family prepares tea

Biden Is Fine With Mass Civilian Death Biden Is Fine With Mass Civilian Death

The hoarding of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves is a striking example of the administration’s capacity for brutality.

Feb 14, 2022 / Chris Gelardi

We Still Need an Anti-War Movement

We Still Need an Anti-War Movement We Still Need an Anti-War Movement

The lack of active opposition to endless wars isn’t a new normal, but something like the old normal.

Feb 9, 2022 / Nan Levinson

Ukrainian soldier on guard

Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War

Why do we fail to consider the danger?

Feb 8, 2022 / Ira Helfand

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

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