Generation of veterans left with ‘emptiness’ after slow end to failed war
Those who fought there say they are conflicted, angry, and sad, but knew for years that Afghanistan would never be ‘won.’
Those who fought there say they are conflicted, angry, and sad, but knew for years that Afghanistan would never be ‘won.’
Selling war and death should be no joy for any country, so halting it is a goal well worth fighting for.
Bombastic phrases for military ops like the anti-Russia one today strikes this author as masking an underlying lack of confidence.
After the latest round of violence in Gaza, going back to the status quo is no longer an option.
Poznansky’s new book shows how the U.S. pays lip service to international rules while doing what it wants behind the scenes.
Respect for life, dignity, and liberty should undergird foreign policy. But that doesn’t justify reckless, harmful intervention.
A narrower diplomatic protest may be appropriate, but it’s not likely to compel real policy changes in Beijing.
With reformists out of the picture, the contest will serve as a mere formality for hardliners.
After the withdrawal the US can use aid as leverage, but it can no longer ignore the corruption festering in the system.
Biden appears to be revoking a Trump-era waiver that put the U.S. in the middle of a battle over Syria’s crude resources.
The paper of record continues to offer shoddy reporting on the JCPOA.
But questions remain about private security contractors and the ongoing debate over counterterrorism capabilities.
These lawmakers represent states with a direct interest in pouring billions into modernizing and building new weapons.
Iran’s support for Palestinian militants is a two-edged sword, as they have their own political and strategic calculations.
Intervention might be tempting, especially after a civilian plane was forced down to arrest a journalist, but grave caution is advised.
Joe Biden can advance the cause of peace simply by acknowledging the realities of the Israeli occupation.
Biden’s pick for secretary worked in Pentagon acquisitions before his most recent gigs consulting for top defense contractors.
The president must recognize that many in his own party are no longer bought into blindly accepting a bipartisan consensus.
In fact, GOP presidents were much tougher on Tel Aviv in the wake of its aggression against neighbors, settlements, and civilian attacks.
Members of Congress are pressing President Biden to put the squeeze on Riyadh, and to use weapons sales as leverage.
If Beijing truly wants to take up the Palestinians’ cause it will have to go beyond rhetorical support and doomed resolutions.