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War & Peace
Remembering on Memorial Day
It is the causes of war that the Veterans for Peace want us to consider and grapple with, especially on Memorial Day.
What Colombia’s Presidential Election Means for the Peace Process with the FARC
Decades of armed struggle in Colombia may finally be coming to an end
The Role of the Intellectual – An Analysis
World Wars I and II created watershed moments in the lives of Western intellectuals, defined here as those who are guided by their intellect and critical thinking, and understand …
Saudi-Iran Thaw Troubles the Neocons
Neocons and other hardliners are still fanning the flames of confrontation with Iran, but the recent thawing of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is making the hawks' work …
Public Health Experts Identify Militarism As Threat
Scientist link public health and the detrimental effects of it from war.
Break the Silence: A World War Is Beckoning
Why do we tolerate the threat of another world war in our name? Why do we allow lies that justify this risk?
A Return to the Roots of Mother’s Day as an End to War
A true visionary, Julia Ward Howe saw the end of the practice of going to war as a way to resolve conflict.
The Three Faces of Drone War: Speaking Truth From the Robotic Heavens
Some people who have been involved in drone assassination campaigns in distant parts of the world, using the fruits of the NSA's electronic surveillance, are hoping to draw attention …
Washington’s Pivot to Ignorance: Will the State Department Torpedo Its Last Great Program?
Often it's the little things coming out of Washington, obscured by the big, scary headlines, that matter most in the long run.
Facing the Dangers of 21st Century Great Power War
Could the clash of the world powers over Ukraine lead to a new cold war?