The Logic of Escalation: Nuclear Threats in Belarus and South Korea

Twice this year, within the span of roughly a month, two powerful nations issued threats based on their nuclear weapons arsenals. The first was Russia, which is stationing nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus and training Belarusians in how to use them.[1] The second was the United States, which is sending a nuclear-armed submarine to South … Continue reading The Logic of Escalation: Nuclear Threats in Belarus and South Korea →

A Mission That Has Gone on for Too Long: The US Military Presence in Syria

A US contractor was killed by a drone attack in northeastern Syria earlier this spring.[1] The drone, which US officials identified as of Iranian origin, also wounded several US troops. In response, the United States launched airstrikes against Iranian-linked forces in Syria, killing an undetermined number of people (estimates vary).[2] The Iran-linked militants retaliated with … Continue reading A Mission That Has Gone on for Too Long: The US Military Presence in Syria →

Overlooked Conflicts: Anarchy and Agony in Haiti

Although the war between Ukraine and Russia has dominated the news, other countries have been suffering through their own violent conflicts in recent years. In this and future pieces, I will highlight contemporary wars and other conflicts that are too often overlooked. NOTE: This piece discusses sexual violence and other human rights violations. Haiti is … Continue reading Overlooked Conflicts: Anarchy and Agony in Haiti →