US Wars and Military Action

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

Central Americans seeking asylum status

Take Action Now: Help Migrants Seeking Asylum Take Action Now: Help Migrants Seeking Asylum

Defend the right to asylum and get involved with local groups, plus help stop Trump’s phony war in Iran.

Sep 17, 2019 / NationAction

F-35 Lockheed Martin

The Pentagon’s $1.5 Trillion Addiction to the F-35 Fighter The Pentagon’s $1.5 Trillion Addiction to the F-35 Fighter

Despite serious setbacks, Lockheed Martin’s defunct jet still has Washington’s ear.

Sep 16, 2019 / William J. Astore

Greenland iceberg

The Trump Administration’s Drive for Dominance in the Arctic The Trump Administration’s Drive for Dominance in the Arctic

Greenland is just one piece of the White House’s plan for the Far North.

Sep 13, 2019 / Michael T. Klare

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

John Bolton and a map

Ro Khanna: ‘Americans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Bolton Gone’ Ro Khanna: ‘Americans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Bolton Gone’

The ousted national security adviser’s extremism was hurting America on the international stage.

Sep 11, 2019 / Rep. Ro Khanna

John Bolton

John Bolton’s Ouster Makes the World Safer John Bolton’s Ouster Makes the World Safer

But only a little. Trump’s clownish foreign policy shouldn’t be used to discredit diplomacy.

Sep 11, 2019 / Jeet Heer

American troops on patrol in Afghanistan

Want to Know What’s Next for Afghanistan? Ask Vietnam. Want to Know What’s Next for Afghanistan? Ask Vietnam.

There’s already a historical precedent for ending a misguided war, American-style. Count on Washington to repeat its failures.

Sep 11, 2019 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Afghanistan

How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Forever War How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Forever War

In the 18 years since 9/11, war has become this country’s permanent condition, with no peaceful end in sight.

Sep 11, 2019 / The Nation

Take Action Now: Push for an End to Endless War

Take Action Now: Push for an End to Endless War Take Action Now: Push for an End to Endless War

Help close military bases and hold your congresspeople accountable, plus phone bank for a critical North Carolina special election.

Sep 10, 2019 / NationAction

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