Tag: Quincy Institute
The Military-Industrial Complex Has Never Been Worse

How bad has the military-industrial complex gotten? The arms industry donates tens of millions of dollars every election cycle, and the average taxpayer spends $1,087 per year on weapons contractors compared to just $270 for K-12 education.
The Military-Industrial Complex Has Never Been Worse
Afghanistan Watchdog Says ‘You’re Gonna See Pilferage’ of Ukraine Aid

The watchdog for US spending on Afghanistan told Responsible Statecraft in an interview that he expects “pilferage” of US aid to Ukraine.
Afghanistan Watchdog Says ‘You’re Gonna See Pilferage’ of Ukraine Aid
The Tragedy of US Diplomacy Pushing for War, But Never Peace

In a brilliant op-ed published in the New York Times, the Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi explained how China, with help from Iraq, was able to mediate and resolve the deeply-rooted conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, whereas the United States was in no position to do so after siding with the Saudi kingdom against Iran for decades. The title of Parsi’s article, “The U.S. Is Not an Indispensable Peacemaker,” refers to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s use of the term “indispensable nation” to describe the U.S. role in the post-Cold War world.
The Tragedy of US Diplomacy Pushing for War, But Never Peace
US general ADMITS they trained African coup leaders
US rep. Matt Gaetz grills the US’ first black 4-star general, Michael E. Langley, over the training of African soldiers on March 23, 2023.
US general ADMITS they trained African coup leaders via numuves
Related:
AFRICOM Says African Coup Leaders Share ‘Core Values’ With US Military
Sy Hersh: No follow-up to explosive Nord Stream story
Speaking in DC on Tuesday, the longtime investigative journalist said he couldn’t risk exposing sources, but scoffed at alternative theories.
Sy Hersh: No follow-up to explosive Nord Stream story
Related:
YouTube: SY HERSH Meets the Press – Live from the National Press Club, Washington DC
On NYT Nord Stream theory, German official raises specter of ‘false flag’
The timing of a new report suggesting rogue ‘pro-Ukrainian group’ might be to blame for pipeline blast is questioned today.
On NYT Nord Stream theory, German official raises specter of ‘false flag’
By caving to Israel, Biden opens the door to war
Unlike any of his predecessors, the president seems to be openly courting the idea of Israeli military confrontation with Iran.
By caving to Israel, Biden opens the door to war (archived)
Vote on Yemen war powers imminent in the Senate
The expedited measure that would end the U.S. role in the war in Yemen and alter Washington’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Vote on Yemen war powers imminent in the Senate
US military trained Ukrainians days before they sank two Russian ships
U.S.-trained Ukrainian soldiers sank two Russian ships in June, according to Bill LaPlante, the Pentagon’s top acquisitions official. The incident came just two months after Washington gave Ukraine intelligence that helped it sink the Moskva, then Russia’s most powerful warship in the Black Sea.
US military trained Ukrainians days before they sank two Russian ships
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