Military Industrial Complex
Welcome to the defense death spiral
At the current spending rate, in another generation we will have a lot of rich contractors and no aircraft or Naval fleets to speak of
October 22, 2024
washington
Europe
On NATO membership and 'core principles,' the US treads on thin ice
Ukraine supposedly has the 'right' to choose its alliances, but as Washington has proven in its own backyard, no country really does.
March 24, 2022
Asia-Pacific
With Russia & China, America's righteous crusader routine is getting old
The question remains, are US policy elites aware of how their actions are perceived abroad, or do they know and just don't care?
February 01, 2022
Asia-Pacific
Chinese official's unusually blunt comments over US-Taiwan raises eyebrows
The ambassador's statements are upping the ante. If both sides don't check their rhetoric, it could lead to a confrontation sooner than we think.
January 28, 2022
Europe
What Biden needs to do in his video chat with Putin
This could be the most important conversation the men will have — and a chance to tamp down increasing tensions over Ukraine.
December 07, 2021
Europe
Tit for tat diplomatic expulsions by Russia and US are absurd and reckless
At a time when Washington wants to reduce tension with Moscow, these acts verge on the insane.
December 01, 2021
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