Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Amerika: One big commercial

Of course, the last time our nation actually declared war was WW2. Who cares so long as it sells?

Strikes Gaza as six newborns succumb to fuel shortage at Al-Shifa Hospital

Does this situation shines a spotlight on the urgent need for humanitarian intervention and an end to the ongoing crisis in the region?

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.

UN aid convoy attacked by Israeli Navy in Gaza, jeopardizing humanitarian efforts

This incident not only disrupts the flow of crucial aid, but also casts a long shadow over the ethical obligations and legal frameworks governing conflict zones.

September 11 and the debacle of ‘nation-building’ in Iraq and Afghanistan

Nation-building in Afghanistan and Iraq was the resurrection of a doctrine that should have been buried after Vietnam.

NYC transit hubs grind to a halt as protests for Gaza cease-fire sweep the...

NYC's transit hubs became stages for impassioned pleas for peace in Gaza, as protesters demand action amidst a rising death toll and global reactions.

‘Afghan Papers’ wouldn’t be needed if we had a real independent newsmedia

Embedded journalists and news organizations that hire retired generals for commentary don’t give the true picture.

Yes to Assertive, No to Aggressive

“We are humans—we have great big brains that are hard-wired for all possible responses, from violent to nonviolent, which makes us the unique species neurologically capable of infinite, illimitable choice. Let’s be wise about it.”

Lavender’s lethal legacy: AI-driven warfare and the human cost in Gaza

This shift towards algorithmic target selection has ostensibly streamlined operations, but at a significant cost.

US intervenes as ICC mulls war crime warrants for Netanyahu

As the ICC prepares to potentially issue arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for war crimes, a closer look at the concerted efforts by the U.S. and Israel to prevent these legal actions.