Noah Schwartz // If we accept that the massive military presence we maintain is more of a threat to US democratic norms than Russia, the only option is a peace dividend of mass defense cuts.
Category: America
Hypocrisy Spells the End of American Exceptionalism
Rishab Chatty // When he entered office, President Joe Biden pledged to prioritize human rights in his foreign policy. To this day, the Biden Administration has seldom stayed true to this statement.
The U.S. Would Be Insane to Intervene in Haiti
Scarlett Kennedy // As the violence in Haiti escalates, top policymakers have advocated for an American-backed military intervention on the troubled island. Foreign interventions have devastated Haiti time and again. There is no reason to think this time may be any different. In fact, it may be worse.
Playing with Fire: Why the US Smallpox Research is Risky
Garrett Ehinger // The United States continues its smallpox research as a safety measure against future attacks. This precaution may seem obvious, but such research carries grave risks for national security.