QiOSK
2 hearings, 0 justification for a $1.5 trillion military budget
What was most surprising about today's Hegseth-Caine congressional hearings was perhaps what was missing: a real enemy.
May 12, 2026
Middle East
Middle East
If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.
May 11, 2026
QiOSK
'One big glow': Did Trump just threaten to hit Iran with nukes?
The president is clearly frustrated as the fighting is ramping back up and no deal in sight. Meanwhile his comments did nothing to ease oil fears.
May 08, 2026
Middle East
Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it
For states that had opted to depend on US protection, this should be a wake-up call
May 08, 2026
QiOSK
Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months
The Pentagon has badly undervalued the expense of the conflict, according to an independent estimate
May 07, 2026
Middle East
Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications
The goal of eliminating any potential or future threats, real or imaginary, will all but inevitably dehumanize and create new enemies
May 07, 2026
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