US in Throes of Unexceptional Imperial Decline June 7, 2023 Empires built on dominance achieved through a powerful, expansionist military necessarily become ever more authoritarian, corrupt and dysfunctional, writes William J. Astore. Ultimately, they are fated to fail. Read more →
COVID-19: Ventilators Not Bombs April 14, 2020 Once we get past the Covid-19 crisis, the world’s most gargantuan military machine cannot go back to normal, writes Kevin Martin. Read more →
Trump Presides Over Dwindling Greatness July 9, 2019 Russia and China are forging stronger ties, gaining ground on the U.S. and rattling Washington, writes Dilip Hiro. Read more →