Washington Politics
Kissinger, one hagiography at a time
In his boyhood home in Germany, love for the late diplomatic giant is in the eye of the beholder
July 12, 2024
vietnam
Washington Politics
The passing of a Republican anti-war, anti-AIPAC fighter
A veteran himself, Rep. Pete McCloskey railed against the Vietnam War, and continued to question US interventions until his death on May 8
May 21, 2024
Asia-Pacific
What the US can learn from Vietnam's Four No's
Amid deepening ties, Washington should recognize that Hanoi's regional strategy sits far beyond any singular focus on China
September 12, 2023
Asia-Pacific
The day the bombs rained down in Laos
50 years ago today, during the Lao new year, the US blew up my father's village, leaving a legacy of unexploded munitions.
April 16, 2023
Middle East
Has America's 'Vietnam syndrome' ever gone away?
Our most infamous wars of choice — Iraq included — share many similarities, from the herd of scared politicians to the supine media.
March 25, 2023
Asia-Pacific
America's modern addiction to the big stick
The history of US interventions shows that Washington's 'first use' policy of military force is a relatively recent phenomenon.
June 21, 2022
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