Global Crises
End of an era? Retiring the GWOT medal for all
Experts say narrowing the recipients for this award signals a symbolic as well as practical shift away from counterterrorism and towards China.
August 08, 2022
Tevah Gevelber
Europe
Why are Americans so unplugged from the wars in their own name?
Author Mary Dudziak talks about how we have handed over the prerogative for war to the president, and why.
August 01, 2022
North America
American Empire is marching into the sunset — can we handle it?
Author Daniel Bessner thinks it's time for the reckoning, and restraint is the way ahead.
July 25, 2022
Military Industrial Complex
Military families facing housing, health, and food challenges, survey finds
The results may help explain in part why the military is having recruiting troubles.
July 17, 2022
Military Industrial Complex
Pentagon diverted small business fund to defense industry giants
A new report finds that in a single year, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and others got more than $300 million meant for smaller firms.
July 13, 2022
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