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Global Crises

How the US made space more dangerous

Bush’s withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty led to an anti-satellite weapons proliferation boom

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Global Crises

How Hans Blix fits Gaza and Ukraine into 'A Farewell to Wars'

Despite the raging conflicts, a recent book from the former UN diplomat sees society evolving away from violence

Biden's 'new' nuclear strategy and the super-fuse that sets it off
Military Industrial Complex

Biden's 'new' nuclear strategy and the super-fuse that sets it off

The military is already upgrading warheads capable of fighting a war with both China and Russia simultaneously

An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 9, 2021
Military Industrial Complex

DOD defies order to clean up 'forever chemicals' in Arizona

On top of that, the Pentagon is still using a fire suppressant with potential to further contaminate drinking water on bases

Meet the army of lobbyists behind $2 trillion nuclear weapons boost
Military Industrial Complex

Meet the army of lobbyists behind $2 trillion nuclear weapons boost

The 'Sentinel' ICBM is the latest boondoggle to avoid cancellation due to massive industry investment in the right places

Water wars: What the US can offer the Taliban, for a price
Global Crises

Water wars: What the US can offer the Taliban, for a price

A crisis is on the horizon in Afghanistan and Washington has significant leverage to help fix it