Washington Politics Congress poised to do less oversight on arms sales New bills would continue to chip away and the legislative branch's role in shaping US foreign policy William Hartung July 18, 2025
Military Industrial Complex American cult: Why our special ops need a reset Time to recognize that in their current state, our elite forces are bad for the military, bad for society, and bad for the operators themselves Richard Hinman July 09, 2025
Military Industrial Complex The Pentagon spent $4 trillion over 5 years. Contractors got 54% of it. Advocates of higher military spending often say its to 'support the troops.' Not exactly. William Hartung July 10, 2025
Middle East Why new CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is as wrong as the old one Outgoing commander Michael Kurilla was supposedly Israel's favorite and a big factor behind bombing Iran. His replacement is the status quo. A.J. Manuzzi July 15, 2025
Military Industrial Complex Wear the war machine with Lockheed Martin merch The weapons industry is turning to branded hoodies and cargo pants to launder its increasingly unpopular image William Hartung July 16, 2025
Military Industrial Complex Bombers astray! Washington's priorities go off course This week in the Bunker: 'Big beautiful bill' shafts the troops, a purported defense-reform bill is anything but, and more Mark Thompson July 12, 2025