War and Foreign Policy

Ryan and 'Crisis' magazine editor-in-chief Eric Sammons examine how many Christians pay too little attention to the true costs of war. Ryan and Eric also discuss the importance of Just War Theory. 

Since the end of the 19th century, much of US history has been marred by meddling in the affairs of other nations. From William McKinley's Spanish-American War to George W. Bush‘s invasion of Iraq, US meddling has created tragedy and chaos abroad and at home.

Even though the Pentagon has failed seven audits in a row, defense spending is now 60 percent higher (in real terms) than its old Cold War peak. 

The debate over use of nuclear weapon is built upon the assumption that they‘ve only been used twice, both against Japan. However, if we expand the definition of use to how we apply it to other kinds of weapons, then nuclear weapons have been used too many times.

The US went to war 83 years ago today with Japan‘s attack on Pearl Harbor. It ended with Japan‘s surrender after US bombers dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The myth lives on to this day that the bombs ended the war prematurely, saving millions of lives.

A reported plan by the Trump administration to continue military aid to Ukraine, combined with demanding a 5 percent increase in NATO member states

US entry into WWI assured a decisive Allied victory, but it also assured a victory for politically-connected US bankers who used the new Federal Reserve System to send newly-printed money to the Allies.

From the economy to foreign policy, Ryan, Tho, and Zach take a look at where we're headed in the next year. 

As a human endeavor like any other, war making is the product of reason, purpose and choice. A proper analysis of war must take into account the goals of the war makers.

Never forget the Christmas truce of World War I, when troops refused to be pawns of empire for one blessed day.