The Libya connection
Although the conflicts in Libya, Iraq and Syria have usually been described as civil wars, these theaters have been invaded by large numbers of foreigners, inevitably followed by the air-forces of Western and other countries.
Why does Donald Trump insist on more military spending?
Americans are tired of war, yet Donald Trump’s budget sends an unfortunate but clear message.
All signs from Trump point to a coming conflict with Iran
Behind all of Trump's boneheaded policies in the Middle East is an unmistakable urge for confrontation with Iran.
Another troop surge in America’s longest war
100,000 troops couldn't stabilize Afghanistan. What can an extra 5,000 win, besides more casualties?
Destabilizing the Middle East (yet more)
The Saudi Regime is playing Donald Trump with potentially disastrous consequences.
America will regret helping Saudi Arabia bomb Yemen
Selling weapons to Saudi Arabia has consequences. The intense anti-U.S. sentiment in Yemen should be a wake-up call for Americans.
Turning the moral injury of war into moral outrage for change
Our job is to turn moral injury into moral outrage and transform the United States into an exceptional humanitarian nation.
Bernie, Rand lone voices against Iran-Russia sanctions bill
“The U.S. has now moved one step closer to a potential war with Iran.”
Where have all the children gone?
The loss of childhood and the cruel removal of any sense of hope or of a secure future have been seeping into global discourse about children for many years now.
20 million Muslims march against ISIS and the mainstream media completely ignores it
The way to truly defeat ISIS is by rendering their fear and divisive tactics impotent.