As Afghanistan faces economic crisis, U.S. could help prevent mass starvation by unfreezing funds
“At least preventing starvation in Afghanistan is still our duty.”
North Korea is walking back war—and pundits are strangely disappointed
Pundits seem more concerned about the North driving a "wedge" between the U.S. and the South than about preventing nuclear war.
Trump knows he’s failing—and he’s hoping a new war will bail him out
Trump’s Iran offensive seeks to divert attention from mounting crises at home.
Ukraine: Putin Slams the Door in NATO’s Face
Ukraine has caused the United States, the superpower country, to be challenged by Russia. This shift in power seems to be a reality check for the U.S. whose military might not be in control of Europe and Eurasia regions any longer.
With Afghanistan withdrawal underway, new report reveals costs of post-9/11 wars for US allies
“Americans do not fully understand, do not acknowledge, the sacrifices that allies made in Afghanistan,” said the report’s author.
The end of war is just a beginning
What President Trump is actually proposing simply removes the most visible aspect – the troops – while continuing the bombing of eight countries and secret counter terrorism operations across almost half the globe.
Urgent warning: Time to hit the reset button on US-Korean policy
Given the specter of nuclear war, the rational policy is one of de-escalation.
Why ending the Afghan war won’t end the killing
The imperial debris of war.
Israeli documents reveal extensive efforts to influence US discourse on Gaza war
Leaked documents expose a coordinated campaign by the Israeli government to shape American public opinion and policy regarding the Gaza conflict.
No punishment for US troops who slaughtered 10 Afghan civilians, says Pentagon chief
“If the Pentagon wants to come clean about this horrific event, it will release documents and videotapes that show who was responsible for key decisions and what technological failings were responsible.”