A Danish subsidiary of British defense contractor BAE Systems is selling an internet surveillance package to the government of the United Arab Emirates, a country … BAE Systems Sells Internet Surveillance Gear to United Arab EmiratesRead more
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Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable
In defense circles, “cutting” the Pentagon budget has once again become a topic of conversation. Americans should not confuse that talk with reality. Any cuts … Why Military Spending Remains UntouchableRead more
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Hillary Clinton Aides Celebrating F-15 Sales to Saudi Arabia
The shockingly brutal Saudi air campaign in Yemen has been led by American-made F-15 jet fighters. The indiscriminate bombing of civilians and rescuers from the … Hillary Clinton Aides Celebrating F-15 Sales to Saudi ArabiaRead more
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The U.S. Military Pivots to Africa
Someday, someone will write a history of the U.S. national security state in the twenty-first century and, if the first decade and a half are … The U.S. Military Pivots to AfricaRead more
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There’s No Business Like the Arms Business
As is often the case, I opened the Monday newspaper curious to find out how the weekend had gone at the movies. The headline read, … There’s No Business Like the Arms BusinessRead more
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The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of
The overseas hub for America’s “war on terror” is the massive Ramstein Air Base in southwest Germany. Nearly ignored by US media, Ramstein serves crucial … The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard OfRead more
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Leaker, Speaker, Soldier, Spy
Here’s an oddity: Americans recognize corruption as an endemic problem in much of the world, just not in our own. And that’s strange. After all, … Leaker, Speaker, Soldier, SpyRead more
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US Marines deploy to South Sudan
The United States military’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) deployed dozens of Marines to South Sudan Wednesday, amid clashes between opposed factions of the Sudanese government that … US Marines deploy to South SudanRead more
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Tom Paine Warned About America’s Perpetual War
Around the globe, the United States faces more enemies than ever before. American troops are deploying to Syria and Libya, and returning to Iraq to … Tom Paine Warned About America’s Perpetual WarRead more
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Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton’s State Department
Even by the standards of arms deals between the United States and Saudi Arabia, this one was enormous. A consortium of American defense contractors led … Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton’s State DepartmentRead more