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Russian hawks push Putin to escalate as US crosses more ‘red lines’
Europe

Russian hawks push Putin to escalate as US crosses more ‘red lines’

Timeline: The Kremlin’s critics are growing louder as Moscow fails to back up threats against Washington’s involvement in the war.

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Europe

I was there: NATO and the origins of the Ukraine crisis

After the fall of the Soviet Union, I told the Senate that expansion would lead us to where we are today.

‘Mission Accomplished’ was a massive fail — but it was just the beginning
Middle East

‘Mission Accomplished’ was a massive fail — but it was just the beginning

Bush’s speech, 20 years ago this week, may seem foolish if not dangerous in hindsight, especially since US troops are still in Iraq today.

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Middle East

Ronald Reagan wasn't afraid to use leverage to hold Israel to task

In fact, GOP presidents were much tougher on Tel Aviv in the wake of its aggression against neighbors, settlements, and civilian attacks.

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Military Industrial Complex

The Stryker is a 'deathtrap' but you're paying for it anyway

Despite cuts, the Army wants nearly $1B to upgrade a vehicle that literally put our soldiers in harm's way. But it's a big boon for the contractor.

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Global Crises

Arctic military build-up poses new geopolitical and climate risks

A recent Senate proposal would needlessly create conditions for conflict with Russia while generating more greenhouse gas emissions.