Saturday, May 4, 2024

Tag: war

New Defense Strategy: War with great nations & arms race

There are many opportunities to oppose war in this new era of “Great Power” conflict.

“No friends, but the mountains:” Understanding Turkey’s Syrian invasion

One can say with certainty that life is difficult for the Kurdish people – perpetual minorities who live in a mountainous region split between Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey.

The Pentagon’s plan for never-ending war

We desperately need a new real security strategy, and a revolt against endless war to give it traction.

Why the time-honored White House protest needs defending

There is a lot for us to do, and unless we have public space, we can’t do the work of building a different kind of society and a different kind of world.

The war that never ends (for the US military high command)

And it’s not the War on Terror!

The Norwegian menace

Should we build a wall to keep them out?

Avoiding Armageddon in Korea

Here’s a prerequisite for avoiding war in Korea: stop believing in the North’s denuclearization, attractive and desirable as it might be (if achieved through diplomacy).

War pay

Here is what the coming boom years are likely to look like for the Pentagon, the arms makers, and their weaponry.

Pakistan and Afghanistan – epicenters of geopolitical intrigue

Pakistan and Afghanistan can reverse the mistakes of the last forty years and endeavor to create a new future of cooperation, peace and prosperity.

Unsung Resistance, from Brooklyn to Nabi Saleh

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”

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Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban

This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.

New study finds $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year globally

The study is a global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels and helps to provide "guidance for countries on improving data collection and suggests best practices in moving from measuring to reducing food waste."

The distortion of campus protests over Gaza

Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?

Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests

The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.

How the Constitution fails to protect the environment

The absence of clear and broad constitutional authority to protect the environment limits the scope of federal environmental law.