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War & Peace
Up Against the Wall: How to Avoid Nuclear Catastrophe
It is urgent that we understand the bizarre interdependence that arises from the reality that nine nations possess nuclear weapons.
The Age of Disintegration: An Endless Cycle of Indecisive Wars
The US remains a superpower, but is no longer as powerful as it once was.
Why the Sanders “Revolution” Must Take on the Permanent War State
Even though the permanent war state seems to be at the peak of its power, at this point in time, the legitimacy of this institution is extremely tenuous.
Exporting the Tools of Repression: An Interview With Professor Michael T. Klare
Even under President Obama, we've seen a huge increase in US counterterror operations worldwide, often using advanced military capabilities like drone strikes.
US Bombing of Syrian Troops Would Be Illegal
Secretary of State Kerry met with dissident State Department “diplomats” to hear their call for US airstrikes on Syrian government troops.
AFRICOM Clams Up After Commander Peddles Contradictory Statements to Congress
At a time when the number of US troops in Africa are increasing, hundreds of missions have apparently been purged from the command's rolls.
War Made in the United States
Luckily for the Military-Industrial Complex, it turns out that “Made In the USA” inspires a lot of brand loyalty.
The Pentagon’s Real Strategy: Keeping the Money Flowing
The latest nuclear buildup is only the most glaring example of the present bow wave that is guaranteed to grow to monumental proportions.
Thanks for Your Service, but Don’t Tell the Kids About It (We Need Them to Enlist)
The benefits of military service are never free. We pay the price for the rest of our lives.
Why the Obama Administration Is Favoring al-Qaeda’s Main Syrian Ally
The US acceptance of an Islamist opposition group aligned with al-Qaeda's Syrian branch reflects US appeasement of Turkey.