Senator Proposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank Proponents of additional sanctions recognize the sever humanitarian costs, but argue human suffering in Iran is necessary
US Seeks to Maintain Hegemony in Asia-Pacific Strengthening military and economic ties in the region are aimed at containing China's rise
Britain’s Iraq Inquiry Report to be Delayed Until Summer 2012 A reluctance on the part of the government to release secret documents appears to be the prime reason for the delay
Pentagon Gets 30,000-Pound Bunker-Buster for B-2 Bomber The perceived need to hit Iran's alleged underground nuclear facilities undoubtedly drives the Pentagon's procurement of such bombs
Yemeni Troops Kill 7 ‘al Qaeda Militants’ Security has collapsed, especially in the south, as the U.S. continues to support the Yemen army
Pentagon Dismisses Karzai’s Call to End Night Raids Karzai expressed his concern about military night raids at a loya jirga, setting out conditions for a long-term security deal
U.S. Expands Military Presence in Australia to Counter China Despite impending defense cuts and exactly zero national security justifications, the U.S. is expanding the empire in Asia
Karzai’s Council to Approve US Presence Through 2024 The Afghan president is being criticized by MPs that the loya jirga is handpicked and meant to legitimate continued occupation
