Open Thread 140, by Anatoly Karlin

Secret Plan Outlines The Unthinkable. America’s Nuclear Doctrine – William Arkin

Introductory Note  This incisive article by William Arkin summarizes the key elements of America’s nuclear doctrine, formulated both before and in the immediate wake of September 11, 2001.  The article was originally published by the Los Angeles Times on March 10, 2002, a few months prior to the official release of the infamous 2001 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). […]

Canada public health wants children in solitary confinement – The Burning Platform

Guest Post by Simon Black Are you ready for this week’s absurdity? Here’s our Friday roll-up of the most ridiculous stories from around the world that are threats to your liberty, risks to your prosperity… and on occasion, inspiring poetic justice. White People Shouldn’t Translate Black Poetry Amanda Gorman— a poet who happens to be […]

US Presses Ukraine For “Decisive Breakthrough”: “Ukrainian Forces Are Being Methodically Neutralised”. Heavy Casualties – Ahmed Adel

US officials are concerned that Ukraine is not making enough progress in its much-heralded counteroffensive, The Washington Post reported on July 18, citing unnamed sources. According to the media outlet, the US is urging Kiev to commit to a decisive breakthrough as Ukrainian commanders are, supposedly, yet to employ the full-scale offensive tactics Western instructors taught them. A US […]