Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Israel has killed two children a day during Gaza ceasefire, UN reports

UNICEF and humanitarian agencies say ceasefire conditions have collapsed as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and Lebanon.

The Promise (and Peril) of the New Populism

Populism can be dangerous when embraced by the right because it usually comes mixed with nativism.

Writing a Blank Check on War for the President

How the United States became a prisoner of war and congress went MIA.

Trump seeks to spend more on nuclear weapons but buys little added capability

Cost overruns are eating up a substantial portion of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s weapons budget.

Europe and the Middle East are both on the verge of unraveling

From Catalonia to Kurdistan, long simmering regions are clamoring for their own states. But what good is being a state anymore?

How to avert the impending war on Iran

The military is currently putting the breaks on the drive to war in Iran, says a former colonel and diplomat, but concerned citizens need to step up.

Trump’s border wall pulls funding from military base schools and daycares

The Pentagon released a statement on Wednesday saying it has authorized $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help fund 175 miles...

“The bleeding wound”

Osama bin Laden won (twice)...

Shrinking the Pentagon

Will the Biden administration dare cut military spending?

Israel’s military is part of the US war machine

As the carnage in Gaza continues, Washington is rushing to provide extra military assistance worth $14 billion.