https://responsiblestatecraft.org/the-bunker-submarines-drones/
This week in The Bunker: stealthy subs, drone-killing boom times, the wobbly nuclear triad, and misplaced priorities
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/moros-philippines/
Washington has much to learn from new research chronicling the US massacre of the Moros in the Philippines in 1906
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-putin-ukraine/
The president-elect must understand the concept of reciprocity in Russian foreign relations.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/greenland-europe-troops/?rebelltitem=3
The crisis has bled into Congress. On the expansionist right, Senator Randy Fine (R-Fla.) has introduced a legal framework for Greenland to be recognized as...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/fly-me-to-the-moon/
It's mission may be to militarize the galaxy, but right now the branch hopes the new Johansson-Channing film will bring it a 'Top Gun moment'
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2020/05/18/trumps-inspector-general-purge-and-the-death-of-dissent/
In the best of times, dissenting against policies or practices in a federal agency is an uphill battle. In the emerging reality, dissenters will see only...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-ai/?ref=bayareacurrent.com
Surprise, Big Tech giants are exploiting fears to block irksome safety checks and balances
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/frantz-fanon/
Frantz Fanon's 60-year-old post-colonial writings about the rehabilitative nature of conflict can be widely misinterpreted today
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/05/02/should-japan-defend-taiwan/?ref=nickrroberts.com
That answer depends, really, on how the war between China and the US over Taipei begins.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/06/28/the-revolving-door-from-congress-to-foreign-interest-lobbyist-is-well-traveled/
Since 2000, nearly 100 former lawmakers have become lobbyists for countries like Saudi Arabia and China in Washington.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/venezuela-oil-us/?rebelltitem=1
As US sends warships to the region it's important to note that lobbyists and think tanks that get big bucks have been fanning the flames right here in DC
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/mfleck/
Martin Fleck is Director of the Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program of Physicians for Social Responsibility, where he develops and implements national campaigns...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/08/23/how-the-killing-of-irans-top-general-squandered-us-leverage-in-iraq-today/
Washington's decision to take out Soleimani in Baghdad ruined its chances for playing a role in mitigating a serious crisis there now.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-davos/
In their own way, Donald Trump and Mark Carney both heralded the end of the rules-based order
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/uk-france-ukraine-meeting/
A Euro force including British troops is the biggest potential dealbreaker as the US would be expected to backstop it
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/national-security-council-purge/
Merav Ceren had been appointed director of Israel-Iran desk in April
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/06/03/uae-security-pact-does-us-stand-for-uncle-sucker/
If reports of a new agreement with Abu Dhabi are true it will not only entrench us in the region but heap rewards on a bad regional actor.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/06/11/biden-should-use-his-summit-with-putin-to-reset-relations-on-the-arctic/
Both sides have an interest in demilitarizing the region and enhancing cooperation.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tag/first-amendment/
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/ukraine-war-black-sea/
Officials boast that Washington and NATO's foothold has opened up much-desired energy opportunities.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2019/12/04/the-resistance-should-take-care-when-lionizing-the-national-security-state/
Remember the Patriot Act? It still exists, and law enforcement is still widely abusing it. A key part of this authority was set to expire at the end of the...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/02/15/poll-public-support-for-sending-military-assistance-to-ukraine-slips/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poll-public-support-for-sending-military-assistance-to-ukraine-slips
According to Associated Press survey, those who favor providing weapons to Kyiv falls below 50 percent for first time.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/greenland-europe-troops/?rebelltitem=2
Rubio has been tasked with coming up with a proposal to purchase Greenland, estimated to cost $700 billion. While Rubio tells Congress that the military...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/people/
Read about the latest news & greatest stories on People. On Responsible Statecraft you'll find everything you need to know about People.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/un-security-council-reform/?rebelltitem=1
When it comes to reforming the Security Council, the P5 are an obstacle, but they are far from the only one. Member states remain divided on the future of the...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-war-2672485833/
The resolution would have blocked the president from launching more unprovoked attacks on Iran
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/adam-smith-china/
Rep. Adam Smith recently led a congressional delegation with a wild idea: Visiting Beijing and talking to Chinese leaders
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/04/22/9-reasons-why-nato-should-close-the-door-to-sweden-and-finland/?ref=debicker.eu
The allies did not invite Ukraine into NATO because they didn't want to risk war. The same rationale applies to these two countries.
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https://quincyinst.org/
Oct 5, 2025 - What isthe Quincy Institute? The Quincy Institute promotes ideas that move U.S. foreign policy away from endless war, toward military ...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/how-members-of-congress-can-take-on-iran-hawks/
During a recent House hearing, Rep. Gerry Connolly thoroughly dismantled arguments in favor of a more militaristic approach.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/mike-lee-senate-yemen-houthis/
The Utah senator tells RS why he's demanding accountability for Biden's unilateral decision to wage war with the Houthis, and possibly Iran
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/bfreeman/
Ben Freeman is Director of the Democratizing Foreign Policy program at the Quincy Institute and the author of "The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/06/14/ukraines-paradoxical-lessons-for-the-future-of-warfare/
It's a warning for NATO: a country that is superbly good at one aspect of fighting may be utterly hopeless at another.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/hegseth-personnel-reforms-military/
This isn't about politics. Overhauling the promotions and imposing new standards of merit and transparency is something all Americans can embrace.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tag/global-warming/
Read about the latest news & greatest stories on global warming. On Responsible Statecraft you'll find everything you need to know about global warming.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-greenland-tariffs/
The president declares that he will tariff the life out of countries if they do not obey him
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/atolany/
Ari Tolany is a Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute. Previously, as the U.S. Program Manager at the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), she advocated...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2020/08/12/how-the-us-can-protect-human-rights-in-the-middle-east/
American militarism has done nothing to alleviate human rights abuses in the Middle East. In reality, it has exacerbated them.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/07/08/biden-doesnt-have-to-be-the-president-who-lost-afghanistan/
Leaving is the right thing to do, but failing to put effort into regional diplomacy now would be a real stain on his legacy.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/07/28/the-biden-xi-phone-call-was-a-missed-opportunity/
The leaders spent a lot more time on pointing fingers than discussing substantive issues like Taiwan and climate change.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tag/united-nations/
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/03/25/why-biden-cant-laugh-off-kim-jong-uns-provocations/
When Washington seemed to wave away North Korea's weekend missile tests, Pyongyang predictably upped the ante.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/05/12/surprise-high-level-talks-could-calm-us-china-tensions-over-taiwan/
But experts say Washington and Beijing still need to make concrete steps to improve bilateral ties.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/nuclear-weapon-lobbying/?rebelltitem=3
The argument of last resort for the Sentinel and similar questionable weapons programs is that they create well-paying jobs in key states and districts....
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tag/us-navy/
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/11/24/what-war-with-russia-over-ukraine-would-really-look-like/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-war-with-russia-over-ukraine-would-really-look-like
In recent statements, Moscow seems much more realistic about the consequences of actual conflict with Kiev and Western powers.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/01/18/no-time-for-softballs-10-questions-we-want-to-tony-blinken-to-answer/
Biden's Secretary of State pick inherits a lot of trouble, but we want to make sure he has the right solutions.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/arms-trade-2671753399/
Administration 'unleashes' ability for these entities to do their dirty work in illicit arms transfers and fraudulent military contracts
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tulsi-gabbard-confirmation/
This isn't about 'talking to dictators.' Her attacks on an 'elitist cabal of warmongers' has made her persona non grata in DC
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-aid-to-israel-2668464807/?rebelltitem=2
Moreover, waiving the $200 million annual limit on U.S. contributions to the WRSA-I stockpile facilitates continuous replenishment, reducing the visibility of...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/egypt-israel-peace-treaty/?rebelltitem=1
On February 11, two Egyptian officials and one Western diplomat told the Associated Press that Cairo might suspend the 1979 Camp David Accords if Israeli...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/congress-war-powers/
Proposals to bring foreign policy back in line with the Constitution and human rights are long overdue.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/georgia-kavelashvili/
In an interview, Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili talks about how external interference has poisoned his country's chances for EU ascension.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/adamgallagher/
Adam Gallagher is a foreign policy editor, writer and analyst, focusing on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the Global South. Adam is a contributing...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/celac-meeting/
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meets today amid a shower of problems, not the least of which is unity.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/mahahilal/
Dr. Maha Hilal is the founding Executive Director of the Muslim Counterpublics Lab and author of Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, the War on Terror,...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/rt-meta-ban/
Feds say RT employees helped to raise weapons for Ukraine, spread disinfo. Hillary Clinton joins in.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tag/jimmy-carter/
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/04/13/so-what-about-military-price-gouging/
A DoD report says there are 90 percent fewer prime defense contractors today. Senator Warren says this is why we're getting rooked.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-strikes-regime-change/
His so-called 'precision' strikes will likely spur the creation of a real bomb and spiral into a regime change-driven war
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/01/03/us-credibility-based-on-defense-of-taiwan-is-folly/
Washington may find that it's much too high a price to pay, much like Vietnam 60 years ago.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/new-start-russia/
Vermont Senator says work needs to be done now to reinvigorate discussions with Russia, as well as with China, which now has an estimated 600 nukes
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/12/06/ukraine-hits-targets-deep-inside-russia-in-break-with-biden-administration/
Washington has opposed Ukrainian efforts to attack Russian territory, citing risks of escalation to a broader war.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/07/12/will-proposed-watchdog-for-ukraine-aid-make-it-past-the-white-house/
Despite concerns from Republicans, the Biden administration says current oversight efforts are more than enough.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-retaliation-iran/?rebelltitem=2
Beyond a limited target set, Israel might choose to deny Iran specific military capabilities. This would require a more substantial effort by the IDF, with the...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-navy-crisis/?rebelltitem=1
No matter what they say, armed forces prepare for the war they want to fight. Before Pearl Harbor, the United States and Imperial Japanese navies built...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/bob-menendez-foreign-agent/
A FARA charge against Sen. Menendez follows federal bribery indictments claiming he used his influence to increase US aid and weapons to Egypt.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/05/07/getting-the-defense-budget-right-a-real-grand-total-over-1-4-trillion/?highlight=COCKBURN
Laying it out in graph form shows past and present gimmicks used to manipulate the public's perception of what is considered 'defense.'
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/gadams/
Dr. Gordon Adams/Abby Ross (they/them) is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, and Professor Emeritus of International Relations at American...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/02/02/sending-warship-fighter-jets-to-uae-biden-digs-deeper-into-yemen-fight/
For a president who pledged to start reducing the U.S. footprint in the Middle East, he sure is doing his best to stay hooked.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/12/27/tragedy-of-the-victor-america-and-the-end-of-the-soviet-union/
The Iron Curtain fell 30 years ago, but the last acts are yet to be written, as the very struggle against communism changed the US forever.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-airstrikes-yemen/
Sources tell Military.com there had been no attacks against the Navy since before Trump's inauguration
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/american-doctors-gaza/
In a letter to Biden, health care workers detail Israeli policy of deliberate starvation of Palestinians
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-military-draft/
Whether they deploy conscription or not, it can be used to pursue more hawkish policies overall
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/03/15/book-review-how-alarmism-breeds-militarism/
His new book, 'The Stupidity of War,' points out just how destructive US 'counter-proliferation' wars have been.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/keith-kellogg-ukraine/?rebelltitem=5
Russia remains in a vastly stronger position economically than Ukraine because of its size and its effective fiscal and monetary policy since 2014. Sanctions...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/ukraine-reconstruction/
Reconciliation, not retribution, is key to a post-war Ukraine
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/tag/japan/
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/cmeire/
Charles is a Virginia based national security professional with a BA from the Virginia Military Institute. He has previously been published in DefenseOne, The...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/egypt-israel-arabs/
President El Sisi has called Jerusalem 'the enemy' and is renewing ties with its other neighbors. But some military and economic bonds are hard to break.
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/michallieharrison/
Michallie Harrison is a U.S. Army veteran and independent journalist. Her work focuses on national security and foreign policy, shaped by years of military...
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-invasion-gaza/?rebelltitem=3
First, Israelis must find the Hamas fighters, then engage them in their fortified positions.They must do this without taking unreasonable casualties, all the...
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