Department of Defense Archives

Pentagon campaign to recruit Vietnam as military ally against China exposed delusions of US war strategy

Gareth Porter·April 8, 2021

After convincing itself Vietnam would grant it access for missile bases against China, the Pentagon got a hard... Read More

Gareth Porter·January 15, 2021

Seeking prestige and power within the military, CENTCOM chief Gen. Kenneth McKenzie has deployed a series of bureaucratic... Read More

Gareth Porter·October 27, 2020

The “Fortress Taiwan” arms deal overseen by ex-Assistant Secretary of Defense Randall Schriver is one of the most... Read More

Gareth Porter·July 7, 2020

Another New York Times Russiagate bombshell turns out to be a dud, as dodgy stories spun out by... Read More

With her new list of foreign policy advisors, Warren unveiled a cast of pro-war think tankers, Cold Warriors... Read More

Ben Norton·January 26, 2018

The US government is moving away from “war on terror” rhetoric as Defense Secretary Mattis says “great power... Read More