Don’t Start a War for Saudi Arabia
We know the cost of indulging Saudi Arabia in its regional ambitions, and we should refuse to lift another finger on their behalf.
Posts tagged “Andrew Bacevich”
Remembering the Philippine War
It is significant that one of the only times in recent years that the Philippine War was remembered was so that it could provide fodder for the counterinsurgency fad among pro-war pundits.
The Quincy Institute: Cherishing Peace, Abhorring War
If we want to have a less militarized and more peaceful foreign policy, we must have true abhorrence for war.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Under sanctions, Iran’s regional influence grows. Kenneth Katzman makes the case that …
The U.S. Must Stop Indulging Reckless Clients
The supposed “Jacksonian” nationalist angry at how America has been ripped off by everyone suddenly turns sycophantic when it comes to handing out gifts to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
‘Credibility’ Is Just an Excuse to Launch Attacks
Like a trigger-happy vigilante, our government uses force all the time for any reason and frequently for no good reason at all. “Credibility” is just the most convenient excuse.
Setting Aside the Imperial Diadem
There is a great hunger among Americans across the spectrum for a foreign policy that is both responsible and humane, just and wise, peaceful and prudent.
A Think Tank Dedicated to Peace and Restraint
The creation of a think tank dedicated to “an approach to the world based on diplomacy and restraint rather than threats, sanctions, and bombing” is very welcome news.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Bret Stephens, warmonger. Andrew Bacevich dissects Stephens’ recent distortion of history and …
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
How U.S. sanctions hinder Iranians’ access to medicine. Sina Azodi details how …
Trump’s Iran Obsession Wrecked His Foreign Policy
The Iran obsession has defined and wrecked Trump’s foreign policy, and it has led him to make most of the worst foreign policy decisions of his presidency.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Yemen’s war a “test of our humanity,” and we are badly failing …
Gen. McKenzie’s Pro-Saudi Talking Points
Blaming Iran for the famine and destruction in Yemen is nothing but the most shameless pro-Saudi propaganda, so I suppose it is what we would expect from an Iran hawk at a gathering of even more rabid Iran hawks.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Trump’s demolition of arms control. Paul Pillar explains why the president’s supposed …
The Iraq War Was a Crime, Not a ‘Tragedy’
It was a crime committed for the worst reasons rather than the best motives.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
The nuclear deal raised Iranians’ hopes. Now they’re focused on survival. Jasmin …
Hegemonists Need a Bogeyman
Kagan’s crusading ideology requires a grand enemy to crusade against, and when there isn’t one available it has to be cobbled together from whatever happens to be available.
Remembering the Philippine War
It is significant that one of the only times in recent years that the Philippine War was remembered was so that it could provide fodder for the counterinsurgency fad among pro-war pundits.
The Quincy Institute: Cherishing Peace, Abhorring War
If we want to have a less militarized and more peaceful foreign policy, we must have true abhorrence for war.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Under sanctions, Iran’s regional influence grows. Kenneth Katzman makes the case that …
The U.S. Must Stop Indulging Reckless Clients
The supposed “Jacksonian” nationalist angry at how America has been ripped off by everyone suddenly turns sycophantic when it comes to handing out gifts to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
‘Credibility’ Is Just an Excuse to Launch Attacks
Like a trigger-happy vigilante, our government uses force all the time for any reason and frequently for no good reason at all. “Credibility” is just the most convenient excuse.
Setting Aside the Imperial Diadem
There is a great hunger among Americans across the spectrum for a foreign policy that is both responsible and humane, just and wise, peaceful and prudent.
A Think Tank Dedicated to Peace and Restraint
The creation of a think tank dedicated to “an approach to the world based on diplomacy and restraint rather than threats, sanctions, and bombing” is very welcome news.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Bret Stephens, warmonger. Andrew Bacevich dissects Stephens’ recent distortion of history and …
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
How U.S. sanctions hinder Iranians’ access to medicine. Sina Azodi details how …
Trump’s Iran Obsession Wrecked His Foreign Policy
The Iran obsession has defined and wrecked Trump’s foreign policy, and it has led him to make most of the worst foreign policy decisions of his presidency.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Yemen’s war a “test of our humanity,” and we are badly failing …
Gen. McKenzie’s Pro-Saudi Talking Points
Blaming Iran for the famine and destruction in Yemen is nothing but the most shameless pro-Saudi propaganda, so I suppose it is what we would expect from an Iran hawk at a gathering of even more rabid Iran hawks.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
Trump’s demolition of arms control. Paul Pillar explains why the president’s supposed …
The Iraq War Was a Crime, Not a ‘Tragedy’
It was a crime committed for the worst reasons rather than the best motives.
The Week’s Most Interesting Reads
The nuclear deal raised Iranians’ hopes. Now they’re focused on survival. Jasmin …
Hegemonists Need a Bogeyman
Kagan’s crusading ideology requires a grand enemy to crusade against, and when there isn’t one available it has to be cobbled together from whatever happens to be available.