Why The Empire Hates Iran

Why The Empire Hates Iran

Why The Empire Hates Iran “Iran is the greatest threat to American security in the Middle East.”  “Iran is the greatest state sponsor of terror in the world.” “We must maintain a military presence in Syria and help the Saudis fight a war in Yemen because we have to...
The Tradition of Non-Intervention

The Tradition of Non-Intervention

The Tradition of Non-Intervention During the formation of the United States, many of the founders greatly feared a government that could wield excessive authority over its citizens.  These fears led them to draft a constitution and a system of government whose primary...
The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War After the conclusion of World War II, the U.S. very quickly shifted its focus to opposing communism around the world.  The primary battle was fought in the form of a cold war against the Soviet Union, but the U.S. was also intent on preventing any...
The Redirection – The Obama Years

The Redirection – The Obama Years

The Redirection – The Obama Years In early 2007, the Iraq war waged by the U.S. under the George W. Bush administration had deteriorated into an utter disaster, as many of the original ambitions for the war had gone up in smoke.  In A Clean Break: A New Strategy...
The Iraq War (2003-2011)

The Iraq War (2003-2011)

The Iraq War (2003-2011)  George W. Bush’s decision to invade Iraq, depose Saddam Hussein, and fight an eight-year civil war, was the greatest U.S. foreign policy blunder of this generation and arguably the biggest mistake made since Woodrow Wilson’s decision to enter...