Saturday, May 4, 2024

Was the Afghan war a Schell game?

Getting it right is always the wrong approach when it comes to America’s wars.

‘Now is the time to be angry’

War is never over when it‘s over. And it would be wrong to simply leave Afghanistan and its people in the dust of our disastrous departure.

Laundered legacies

Colin Powell’s failure to act with integrity on that occasion is what led to the deaths of thousands of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis. Sorry, his legacy is shattered by that historic crime.

US military presence in the Middle East: The less the better

Afghanistan, the United States’ chaotic withdrawal notwithstanding, could emerge as another example of the positive impact when global interests coincide.

What is the Peace Dividend strategy?

Tell the truth about our endless wars and bloated DOD budgets!

Can we avoid a war with China?

The cold war in the Taiwan Strait threatens to turn hot.

To avoid Armageddon, don’t modernize missiles — eliminate them

If reducing the dangers of nuclear war is a goal, the top priority should be to remove the triad’s ground-based leg—not modernize it.

The US killer drone program stays afloat on the back of lies and Pentagon...

A wrongly targeted Afghan aid worker and his family are among the latest casualties.

Personal interview: Lt. Col. William J. Astore What are the Prospects for Peace?

We speak with William J. Astore, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, about his ideas for improving the prospects for peace.

Never having to say you’re sorry

No accountability and no apologies...