Scott BeauchampinArc DigitalWhen It Comes To U.S. Military Policy In Africa, Trump Is Just Following His PredecessorOn Trump’s African inheritanceMay 26, 20182May 26, 20182
Scott BeauchampinTimelineThe Korean War gave the president the power to take us into battle. It’s been that way ever since.A 60-year tradition that goes against the ConstitutionSep 23, 20171Sep 23, 20171
Scott BeauchampinTimelineWhy does America stand up for South Korea anyway? Is it still a good idea?Our main geopolitical approach may be a “zombie doctrine”Sep 19, 20178Sep 19, 20178
Scott BeauchampinTimelineThe racial unrest of 1967 led directly to the militarization of local police forces todayWith Vietnam on the brain, departments across America armed upAug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Scott BeauchampinTimeline40 years ago this month, the Grateful Dead went from hippie holdovers to true stadium rockersMay of 1977 transformed the group foreverMay 24, 20171May 24, 20171
Scott BeauchampinTimelineThe U.S. has a habit of debuting new bombing technology on developing nationsThe ugly legacy of colonialism persists in our military actions todayApr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Scott BeauchampinTimelineAir strikes are not an effective tactic of war, but we keep using them anywayBombs over Baghdad? Largely ineffectual.Apr 23, 201710Apr 23, 201710
Scott BeauchampinTimelineRiffing on ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a controversial and thoroughly American traditionFrom exiles to immigrants to rock gods, we make the song our ownJan 2, 2017Jan 2, 2017
Scott BeauchampinTimelineThis 1983 test proved a ‘limited’ nuclear strike doesn’t exist.Code named Proud Prophet, the exercise changed our whole strategyDec 22, 20163Dec 22, 20163
Scott BeauchampinTimelineTop Gun at 30: Aerial warfare has gone from combat cowboys to joystick jockeysDogfighting has now been replaced by dronesMay 12, 2016May 12, 2016