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Posted inAmerica and the World
The Real War Dogs of Iraq
One company is empowering Kurdish human rights abusers. Another is accused of selling Iranian fuel to the U.S. military.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Corruption Is What Other People Do
The Biden administration has embarked on a global anti-corruption campaign. It should start with Washington.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Jeanne Shaheen, Defense Contractors, and the Afghanistan Withdrawal
The senator cites women’s rights as a reason not to leave, but New Hampshire arms manufacturers may also play a role.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Now Is the Time to End Our 30-Year War in Iraq
The country is broken, but U.S. troops remain.
Posted inVideos
⏩ Jonathan Guyer on The Majority Report Talks Big Tech to Defense Connection
Watch Prospect Managing Editor Jonathan Guyer discuss the consultant-to-Biden-administration pipeline.
Posted inAmerica and the World
How the Pentagon Accidentally Funnels Millions to Iraqi Militia Groups It’s Also Fighting
Leaked documents reveal that the defense contractor Sallyport enriched companies connected to Iranian-backed death squads.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The National-Security Case for Decarbonization
Getting off fossil fuels will save a fortune in averted military misadventures.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Silicon Valley Takes the Battlespace
Through an obscure startup named Rebellion Defense, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt attempts to buy his way into the Biden White House.
Posted inDay One Agenda
How Biden Can Close Guantanamo Once and for All
Obama’s failed attempt to shutter the facility left us with some instructive lessons.
