Monday, June 8, 2026

The wars we don’t (care to) see

It couldn’t be more important to make America’s disastrous wars of this century more visible.

The numbers BlackRock won’t crunch

A giant with such an enormous appetite should find room for all kinds of facts and figures—but this one’s a bit of a picky eater. 

A timely call for peace in Ukraine by US national security experts

This intervention by an important group of U.S. national security experts comes at a time when Ukraine is delaying its long-promised spring offensive to avoid "unacceptable" losses, and a return to the negotiating table can therefore save countless lives.

The U.S. still spends more on its military than over 144 nations combined

World military spending reached a new record high of $2.4 trillion in 2022, with the United States spending the most by far.

The army we don’t see

The private world that our post-9/11 conflicts have bred.

The persistent allure of military coups

Executions and war are not the inevitable sequel to a popular uprising.

Leaks reveal reality behind US propaganda in Ukraine

Like in previous U.S. wars, the veil of propaganda is unraveling around a senseless and unnecessary war that is killing a generation of young Ukrainians.

Spurring an endless arms race

Why is the Pentagon budget so high?

Will it never stop?

It’s worth reflecting on where the United States stands when it comes to both that forever war against terrorism and war generally.

The tragic US choice to prioritize war over peacemaking

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. - Matthew 5:9