Trump’s unchecked hold on power comes to an end
ahmed sabirThe US midterm results are out. In a nutshell, Republicans retain majority in the Senate, while Democrats have seized control of the House of Representatives after a gap of 8…
Why is India moving heavy weapons towards Pakistan border?
According to the Russian media, the Indian army is deploying extra troops and war machines along the Pakistani border. Gunship helicopters, battle tanks, military cargo choppers, medium to heavy ammunition…
US war strategists – Military defeats and political success
By James Petras I recorded the repeated US military defeats over the past two decades. In this discussion I will describe the role of military strategists who bear responsibility for…
How President Trump is helping Beijing win in the South China Sea
By Robert D. Kaplan For years now, China has been at war against the United States in the South China Sea only Washington didn't notice until the process was well…
No easy escape from Afghan war for Trump
Russia, China and Iran now backing Taliban and stymieing US peace efforts By Brahma Chellaney The US will find it difficult to pull out of Afghanistan in the face of…
The Afghanistan War is over – We lost
By Thomas Joscelyn America has lost the war in Afghanistan. Washington may not want to admit it, and the U.S. military insists the conflict is a “stalemate.” But make no…
The failure of perpetual war against the Muslim World
US Foreign Policy, The failure of perpetual war against the Muslim World By Doug Bandow War has become the hallmark of America's relations with the Muslim world. Every intervention seems…
The last nuclear reactors under construction in the US are facing opposition
By Megan Geuss Two nuclear reactors are under construction at Vogtle's nuclear power plant in Georgia, and they are a lonely pair in a stagnating US nuclear industry. Now, leaders…
Toeing the American line
By Bharat Karnad The 2×2 talks between the Indian and United States foreign and defence ministers Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman, and Mike Pompeo and James Mattis respectively scheduled for…
US medals
By Nisar Ul Haq The Afghan war has become the longest and the costliest war in the US history, with no end in sight. Therefore, its easy for the US…