Jonathan Guyer / The LeverApr 17, 2024
Biden envoy, Joseph Yun, helped shape defensive policy for the Pacific islands while consulting for a private firm that represents a massive conflict of interest. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Stephen Semler / Responsible StatecraftDec 19, 2023
Pols who voted for to authorize the $886 billion military budget got four and five times more money from Pentagon contractors, respectively. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Brett Heinz / Responsible StatecraftAug 2, 2023
When military contractors who receive money from government sales issue buybacks, taxpayer dollars go to shareholders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Mandy Smithberger / TomDispatchMar 4, 2020
The U.S. spends more than the next seven countries combined on a military that is seemingly incapable of either winning or ending any wars. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Marc Steiner / The Real News NetworkDec 17, 2019
Political scientist Hassan El-Tayyab explains how a $738 billion spending bill empowers the president to launch wars across the globe. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
William Hartung / TomDispatchNov 18, 2019
The deadly U.S. monopoly of the Mideast arms trade has become even more dangerous under Trump. Will Congress do something about it? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Greg Palast / TruthdigOct 4, 2019
Why Steve Paddock killed dozens of innocent Las Vegas revelers two years ago isn’t as much of a mystery when you consider his roots.
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Raj Menon / TomDispatchOct 2, 2019
The most recent manifestation of the urge to engage in an “arms race” will no doubt create more insecurity in an already unstable world. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
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