FCNL seeks to create a world free from war and the threat of war. Since September 11, Congress has largely ceded its constitutional authority to determine when and where the United States goes to war, and three presidents have expanded our country’s military presence around the world.
U.S. Wars & Militarism
Reduce Pentagon Spending
As the country struggles with a pandemic and a devastating economic downturn, Congress is moving to fund the Pentagon and defense contractors as if nothing has changed. The United States is poised to spend $741 billion on the Pentagon and nuclear weapons in fiscal year 2021.
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DoD/Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras, U.S. Air Force
Ending the Afghanistan War Responsibly
A full military withdrawal is necessary and should proceed without delay. To end the war responsibly, however, the exit of troops must be paired with steps to minimize any further harm to the people of Afghanistan. Read our full report.
Understanding Drones
Drones have rapidly become one of the U.S. military’s primary weapons on the battlefield. Here’s what you need to know.
The 2002 Iraq AUMF: What It Is and Why Congress Should Repeal It
Over the last two years, congressional support for repealing the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) has grown.
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