The Death of Deterrence, Part 55
Another one of globalization’s massive security loopholes.
Russian Threats, American Missiles, and Bulgaria’s Choice
Eastern Europe is caught between two implacable forces. Bulgaria, in particular, might find power in its pivotal position.
Postcard from…Kwajalein
Military junk ensures that Kwajalein is no island paradise.
A New Cold War?
Politics is much like physics, columnist Conn Hallinan argues: for every reaction there is an equal and opposite reaction. And NATO is generating just such a reaction.
Hunger Strikers Take on Radar Base
Two Czech peace activists went on a hunger strike to protest a proposed U.S. radar base in their country. Their message is spreading.
AFRI(OIL)COM
Will the next war for oil be in Africa?
Bush Woos Europe
In his swan song, the U.S. president is trying to twist a few last arms across the Atlantic.
Arms Race in Space
By shooting a crippled spy satellite, the U.S. moved closer to weaponizing space, which could prove cataclysmic.
Resisting the Empire
There is a growing number of campaigns that seek the withdrawal of U.S. foreign military bases. And they may just succeed.
The Candidates and Russia
The presidential candidates have all been tempted to embrace a new cold war with Russia.
Pushing Missile Defense in Europe
The United States wants to establish bases in Poland and the Czech Republic — over the objections of the citizens of those countries.
Distrusting the Russians (Again)
The West should be careful about alienating Putin.
The Elephants of Missile Defense
Moscow and Washington are on a crash course over missile defense. Even Putin’s surprise offer at the G8, columnist Frida Berrigan points out, will not likely avert collision.
Missile Defense Program Wasteful and Unnecessary
More money does not equal more security.