Washington Politics
We became the late 18th Century British. What now?
The US has a lot of vassals — partners and allies who depend on our protection. It's the kind of empire that can diminish when we are no longer useful.
July 01, 2026
David C. Hendrickson
Middle East
Hawks pushing for more fronts in Israeli military operations
Supporting Netanyahu may mean accommodating actions against Hezbollah, Iran, West Bank, and more
December 13, 2023
Middle East
The morality of ending war short of 'total victory'
'Just and Unjust Wars' author Michael Walzer seems to believe there is a humane way to destroy Hamas in Gaza. That's not true
December 05, 2023
Washington Politics
Why do we let Israel and Ukraine wag the US dog?
In America's weird empire, dependents call the shots. Soon we will be suffering the consequences.
November 08, 2023
Europe
Why this economic war on Russia breaks all rules of the game
The 'great expropriation' will come to be regarded as a turning point — one which the great powers of the world will likely regret.
March 23, 2022
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