Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev
His radical stances on security are needed as much now as when he was in power.
Feb 23, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Slow, Certain Disintegration of the US Empire The Slow, Certain Disintegration of the US Empire
Centuries after the modern imperial age began, it’s evidently coming to an end in a hell that Joe Biden and Co. won’t be able to stop.
Feb 22, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt
Is America’s Soul Beyond Redemption? Is America’s Soul Beyond Redemption?
It’s been over 50 years since MLK called attention to the “giant triplets” of racism, militarism, and materialism in the US. In 2021, not much has changed.
Feb 15, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich
The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever
Joe Biden claims that “multilateralism is back.” But can the rest of the world trust us?
Feb 10, 2021 / John Feffer
The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace The 10 Steps Biden Can Take to Promote Peace
Biden wants America to lead “by the power of our example.” Here’s how he can start.
Feb 2, 2021 / William Astore
It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy
The national security state has come to dominate our ostensibly “civilian” government.
Feb 1, 2021 / Mandy Smithberger and William D. Hartung
Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War
Returning from war to gouged safety nets, veterans often suffer the long-term effects of military conflict alone.
Jan 26, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden What Our Forever Wars Will Look Like Under Biden
Expect the new president to eschew starting new wars while avoiding to end existing ones.
Jan 23, 2021 / Danny Sjursen
The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes The US Empire Is Crumbling Before Our Eyes
With unprecedented economic inequality and massive overspending on military expansion, America now looks a lot like 476 CE Rome.
Jan 21, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon
Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis
How the new president can keep the world safe from nuclear annihilation.
Jan 19, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel