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Elizabeth Beavers

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Military Industrial Complex

Another Durham review in need of investigation: torture

Lawmakers want to examine the special counsel's investigation into Russia-gate. But let's not forget his other flawed inquiry, years ago.

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Washington Politics

Dem lawmaker wants to expand trend of ceding war powers to the president

Rep. Elaine Luria’s proposal pre-authorizing Biden to defend Taiwan if China invades has its roots in American exceptionalism.

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Global Crises

Iran is a red herring in the debate over repealing the Iraq war authorization

If Congress wants to vote on a new war against Iran, it should summon the political courage to do so.

Bipartisanship in Congress is a relic, except when it comes to preserving American militarism
Washington Politics

Bipartisanship in Congress is a relic, except when it comes to preserving American militarism

With Trump’s recurring calls to end our endless wars, Congress has missed big opportunities to provide coherent and strategic guidance to compel him to follow through.

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Asia-Pacific

The coronavirus crisis should convince Washington to abandon ‘maximum pressure’ against North Korea

This crisis is exposing just how senseless Washington’s approach to Pyongyang has been for the last seventy years, and why it must change as soon as possible.