War

What propelled the United States to start the war on Iraq in March 2003 were dynamics of media and politics that are still very much with us today.

“Do not think yourself better because you burn up friends and enemies with long-range missiles without ever seeing what you have done.”

Israeli airstrikes on UN-run schools in Gaza kill at least 30, mostly children, as the humanitarian crisis deepens and cease-fire efforts stall.

Americans profess to care about the sacrifices of those who serve the nation in uniform. Why don’t we care enough to keep them from harm in the first place?

“Why is there more money for the military-industrial complex… at the same time the U.S. is refusing to spend the $25 billion needed to make enough additional vaccines to vaccinate the world?”

There are many peace initiatives to end the war in Ukraine being pursued by leaders and countries around the world as the United States clings to its dogged determination to prolong the war at great cost in Ukrainian lives and at the risk of nuclear war.

And we still aren’t truly leaving, as Biden says bombings will still continue, as will “over the horizon” attacks on the Taliban.

Vengeful attacks only deepen hatreds and mistrust.

How the Saudis took Donald Trump for a ride.

Exploring the dramatic rise in global arms orders and the consequential ethical and economic impacts, amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.