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Trump Perpetuates Undeclared War in Somalia With Renewed Airstrikes
The United States has been carrying out operations in Somalia since at least 2002 without a formal war declaration.
The US Warfare State Paved the Way for a Trumpist Autocracy
Militarism helped fuel the rise of billionaire tech barons who are now teaming up with an increasingly fascistic Trump.
There’s Much to Say About Economics of War, But Most Economists Won’t Address It
Traditional economics virtually ignores war, even though economic triggers directly contribute to conflicts.
Palestinian Journalist: We Have Run Out of Body Bags to Bury the Dead in Gaza
Rescue workers, children and journalists are among the Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday.
These Billionaires Subsidize the Israeli Military Through a US Nonprofit
A US nonprofit funnels money from billionaires like Home Depot’s co-founder to effectively subsidize Israeli troops.
Pentagon’s Budget Is Nearly $1 Trillion. It’s Now Failed 7 Audits in a Row.
Lawmakers from both parties have declined to consider Sanders's bill imposing a fine on the agency for failing an audit.
Biden Allows Ukraine to Use Long-Range Missiles for Deep Strikes Inside Russia
One Russian official described the decision as “a very big step towards the start of World War III.”
As DOJ Unseals Assassination Plot, Fears of Trump’s Aggressive Iran Policy Grow
When reportedly briefed about Iran's alleged plot against him, Trump threatened to bomb the nation “to smithereens.”
Israel Continues to Escalate Regional Tensions With Latest Attacks on Iran
Israel bombed military facilities and air defense systems in Iran on Saturday, reportedly killing four Iranian soldiers.
After Israel’s Latest Attack on Iran, What’s Next for the Region?
The full damage of Israel's strikes remains to be seen, but it appears Tehran is downplaying their impact.