7 Jul, 2023
The Beginning of the End of the War in Ukraine?
The Beginning of the End of the War in Ukraine? by Kevin Martin 500 words Unless you are a peace...
7 Jul, 2023
11 Dec, 2022
War is over. If you want it.
War is over. If you want it. by Kevin Martin 546 words Published in: Sentinel & Enterprise, The Sun, Augusta...
19 Oct, 2022
Let’s defuse nuclear war, together
Sixty years ago this week, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, I was in my mother’s womb. My young, sweet mom was terrified she’d never get to see me be born, as the world teetered on the brink of unimaginable calamity. It’s bewildering to me that nuclear crises bookend my life at this point.
12 Jul, 2022
Can Biden Make Lemonade out of Lemons on his Middle East Jaunt?
Ah, lemonade! As we endure the summer swelter, is there a more refreshing beverage? Making lemonade out of lemons is a worthy and timely endeavor, whether actually or metaphorically.
6 Jul, 2022
The illusion of military dominance
United States military analysts love strategies and the theories behind them. The theories provide what appear to be perfectly reasonable and rational approaches to warfighting, even offering a sense of certainty about the outcome.
18 May, 2022
Rethinking “The Common Defense”
It is good at times to conduct a reality check on what this country supposedly stands for, and what it actually does.
13 May, 2022
To end the horror in Ukraine, go big, and go broad
The tragic, illegal war of aggression by Russia against Ukraine should end now, with a ceasefire and then a comprehensive peace agreement.
20 Apr, 2022
With humanity on the brink, should we trust deterrence theory, or disarmament?
On Monday, the Pentagon announced the US will soon begin training the Ukrainian military in using howitzer artillery in an unnamed country. Presumably this will be in a NATO member state. If Russian intelligence found out where, might it attack to stop the howitzers from being deployed against Russian forces in Ukraine?
29 Jan, 2022
A no-nukes strategy or a no-win reality
We have grown numb to the world resting on a razor’s edge of destruction. Climate catastrophe, pandemics, cyberwar and endless wars seem “normal” by now...
11 Jul, 2021
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Needs to Be a Priority
President Joe Biden deserves credit for successfully re-engaging in international diplomacy.
19 Mar, 2020
Social distancing? Peace and social justice demand more coming together, not more distancing
“”Social distancing” (or maybe more properly “appropriate physical spacing”) is something people everywhere need to practice in the near term...
12 Sep, 2018
U.S. support for the bombing of Yemen to continue, for now
“On September 12, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially certified Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates “…are undertaking demonstrable...
24 May, 2018
It’s Not Always All About Trump
“John Bolton and Mike Pence must have known what they were doing. President Trump’s national security adviser and Vice President...
10 Mar, 2018
Trump Can Help Bring Peace to Korea, by Following South Korea’s Lead
“The developments regarding Korea this week are astonishing. We may be witnessing a breathtaking outbreak of peace, when not very...
29 Jan, 2018
Capitalize on the Olympic Truce, Formalize a Freeze for Freeze with North Korea
“Poor Rex Tillerson. Secretary of State must have sounded like an awesome job to the former Chairman and CEO of...