Wagging the Dog — Rabid Trump Is Not the Worst
Reading Time: 4 minutes Donald Trump has joined a long list of US presidents who have used warfare to distract from domestic problems.
Why Iran Is the US’s Go-To Enemy in the Middle East
Reading Time: 17 minutes Iran has been stuck in the craw of US foreign policy for 40 years. Longtime Iran expert Gary Sick looks at how we got to where we are today.
Culture: In the Trump Era, It Has a Whole New Meaning
Reading Time: < 1 minute One “highlight” of the recent crisis involving the US and Iran was President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to attack cultural sites in Iran, which would be a brazen violation of the Geneva Conventions and other international laws.
How Will Iran Respond After US Killing of Top General?
Reading Time: 14 minutes The assassination of Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani could trigger an escalation of violence in the Middle East. Six months ago, we told you about him… and the other men who could start a war between the US and Iran.
The Bold New Plan to Stop Wars: A Peace Advocate Makes Her Case
Reading Time: 5 minutes Three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Scilla Elworthy introduces her business approach to peace and explains how female intelligence is key to a world without war.
A Reminder of What Is Often Forgotten on Memorial Day
Reading Time: 2 minutes Beyond the pomp of official Memorial Day celebrations, there is too much that seems to have been forgotten.
JFK’s War Heroism Speaks Louder Than Rhetoric of War-Dodging Chicken Hawks
Reading Time: 6 minutes This month marks the 75th anniversary of JFK’s famed WWII heroic moment. A perfect time to examine whatever correlations there may be between leadership, military service, and views on war and peace.
Classic Who: Memorial Day in Searing Images
Reading Time: 4 minutes On Memorial Day, the media usually serves up images of cemeteries, rows of tombstones, and endless American flags. However, the other images associated with war get short thrift — but not here at WhoWhatWhy.
Trump’s Drone War Is Worse Than We Thought
Reading Time: < 1 minute In November, WhoWhatWhy alerted its readers to the fact that President Donald Trump is continuing the Obama administration’s drone war while suppressing important information on the drone strikes conducted this year.While that is bad enough, things are actually much worse.The number of drone strikes in Somalia and Yemen has soared as Trump appears to have Read More
Veterans Day — Enjoy the BBQ, It’s All You Get, Soldier
Reading Time: 3 minutes Veterans Day is a celebrated affair, and veterans are revered in the US. So why hasn’t the government done more to ease their challenging transition to civilian life?