Warships are a hotbed of infection. And in the pandemic, even healthy military can do little. Will it make us rethink what security really means?
The government knew that pandemics were a major threat – and that the NHS was not ready to handle one. So why have MI6 and GCHQ failed to do their job?
It would be crazy to start a major war in the middle of the pandemic – but don’t put anything past Trump and his Iranian antagonists.
High-tech warfare is not defeating the US’s many enemies any better than its vast army did – and that leaves the country making bizarre alliances.
Military responses haven’t defeated the Taliban and won’t stop ISIS, but the West refuses to address the root causes of the anger.
The tactics of Syrian and Russian forces are unforgiveable – but scarcely different to what the US and its allies were doing just a few years ago.
The Taliban remain strong despite everything the US is throwing at them – but how serious is Trump about a peace deal?
With reports of dozens of casualties, US military planners may be reticent to escalate conflict.
The civil rights leader knew that protests alone aren’t enough to spur radical change.
Military industrial complex influencing politicians to continue armament.
Colonial powers haven’t given up military meddling overseas – but they’ve learned how to keep it out of the news.
As the Pentagon rushes forces into the Mediterranean, Christian Zionists in the US will be pleased – but don’t forget how Iran swung an election in 1979.
