The Indispensable Nation?

In two recent speeches, President Obama has repeated the conceit that the United States is “the indispensable nation.” Apparently, that means the U.S. must lead “the free world,” with a none-too-subtle corollary that other “free” nations must follow. Yet the conceit...

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An Appeal to My Readers

We here at Antiwar.com are at a crossroads – and so is the country. The election of President Donald Trump poses risks, challenges, and opportunities – and we need your help to make sure it all comes out right. If Hillary had won, my job would be easy: all I’d have to...

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