Global Crises
The roots of Trump's wars on terror trace back to 9/11
After the attacks on New York and Washington, the US built a legal framework for permanent conflict that all presidents since have systematically abused
September 11, 2025
Washington Politics
Middle East
After bombing, time to demystify the 'Qatar lobby'
As the monarchy in Doha found out Tuesday, hundreds of millions of dollars in influence-building cannot compete with the hold Israel has on the US
September 10, 2025
QiOSK
CBS's new ethics chief led arms industry, foreign gov't funded think tank
Under Kenneth Weinstein's leadership, the Hudson Institute published reports calling for more military spending without disclosing potential conflicts of interest
September 09, 2025
Military Industrial Complex
F-35 is the biggest money sinkhole ever
GAO says despite hundreds of millions in incentive fees, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney delivered planes late for years
September 09, 2025
Washington Politics
Why is Congress MIA on looming Venezuela war?
So far, members are ignoring their own obligations, despite Trump’s promise to keep bombing and amassing more firepower in the Caribbean
September 08, 2025
Asia-Pacific
China's big military parade wasn't a coronation
Experts claim Beijing's grand display means its superpower status is in the mail — not so fast
September 06, 2025
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