August 10, 2020
China and the United States Could Avoid an Unnecessary War
Although few Americans seem to have noticed, China and the United States are currently on a collision course—one that could…
April 13, 2020
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Help Curb War and Militarism?
Decades ago, when I began teaching international history, I used to ask students if they thought it was possible for…
April 8, 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic, Like Other Global Catastrophes, Reveals the Limitations of Nationalism
We live with a profound paradox. Our lives are powerfully affected by worldwide economic, communications, transportation, food supply, and entertainment…
February 16, 2020
Could the Climate Crisis Be “The Good News of Damnation?”
On August 12, 1945, six days after the U.S. government obliterated the city of Hiroshima with a single atomic bomb,…
January 4, 2020
Americans Are Ready for a Different Approach to Nuclear Weapons
Although today’s public protests against nuclear weapons can’t compare to the major antinuclear upheavals of past decades, there are clear…
July 15, 2019
Some Questions for the Presidential Candidates
With active campaigning well underway by candidates for President of the United States, this is an excellent time for Americans…
June 26, 2019
The U.S. Must Uphold Its Promises in Venezuela
Current U.S. actions in Venezuela raise the issue of whether the U.S. government is willing to adhere to the same…