Europe
Trump's Iran war is killing Ukraine peace prospects
Russia is in the catbird seat while trust regarding Washington's role in the negotiations is at critical lows
March 09, 2026
william fulbright
Military Industrial Complex
Today's 'Arrogance of Power' meets the ghost of J. William Fulbright
The Arkansas senator's words warning against the perils of Washington’s ‘war fever’ in 1966 are more prescient than ever. Are we listening?
March 09, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Pernicious backdoor 'earmarks' ratcheting up Pentagon budget
Lawmakers are using program increases to push for pet projects the DoD didn’t even ask for
March 09, 2026
Middle East
Won't get fooled again: Kurds have lent arms to US before, at their peril
America has relied on this independent minority in Syria and Iraq and has never offered concrete agreements or treaties in return. That matters.
March 08, 2026
Middle East
How decapitation could lead to 'dismembering' of the Iranian state
But don't think Tehran won't seek to bring down its Gulf neighbors along with it
March 07, 2026
Washington Politics
Ignorance about war powers plays right into Trump's hands
While US bombs Iran, Republican congressional leaders are forfeiting their Constitutional role in major military operations
March 06, 2026
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