Africa
US inks deal to build up to 5 bases in Somalia
This isn't necessarily about security but about an increasing influence game in the region
February 21, 2024
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Military Industrial Complex
Time to rip up the president's blank check for war
The 2002 military authorization — up for a vote today — is largely symbolic. The 2001 AUMF is what's being used to justify all post-9/11 interventions.
March 16, 2023
Africa
Hell in the shadows: Congo and the ultimate endless war of all time
Jason Stearns argues why war here has become self-perpetuating, as 120 armed groups feed off each other and millions have died.
January 30, 2023
Washington Politics
Polls: Black Americans less inclined to support Ukraine if it leads to US war
Surveys signal a wider resistance to interventionism, which is not surprising given the history of sacrifice, and cost to communities.
January 16, 2023
Global Crises
'Sweeping' DoD plan to mitigate civilian harm merely humanizes endless war
New protocols seeking to make US military operations more ethical and compassionate have the awkward effect of legitimizing them.
August 31, 2022
Middle East
Loser Liz Cheney: We knew ye, and that was the problem
For 20 years she remained committed to using American power as a blunt force instrument, including torture and endless war.
August 17, 2022
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