Ink Stick Media

At Inkstick – a nod to military slang for a simple black pen – we hold the view that while the pen is powerful, the individual wielding it is even more so. We have a passion for foreign policy, but we prefer to discuss it in a relaxed setting, maybe over a beer, rather than in a formal environment. We're exhausted by the overly complex jargon and the same old phrases that dominate discussions. It often feels like the current national security and foreign policy media is produced by and for a narrow group, using a monotonous tone. Inkstick aims to make foreign policy accessible to everyone. In straightforward terms, we simplify the news that matters to you, cutting through the noise. When it’s essential, we explore more deeply, highlighting the individuals behind the policies and sharing their unique stories. We’re not shy about expressing ourselves, whether that means sharing a laugh, shedding a tear, or suggesting a twist on your favorite recipe. And when we do meet for that beer, we’d love to chat about our kids, our favorite bands, or anything that reminds us that we’re all real people. Don’t worry, we’ll eventually steer the conversation back to the issues at hand. We just believe there’s no need to put on a tough front. After all, we’ve got the heavy artillery covered.

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No Time for Nuclear War

3 weeks ago | inkstickmedia.com | Jon Letman

Doomsday "Scenario" illustrates the speed of events in a nuclear attack. Nuclear Weapons Reporting Pictures: Hilary Jones Date: June 5, 2025 At its heart, Nuclear War: A Scenario is a book about time, or rather, a lack of time.
The Myths That Keep India and Pakistan at War

1 month ago | inkstickmedia.com | Sahar Khan

After five days of fighting, India and Pakistan have finally declared a ceasefire. Since deadly attacks killed dozens in Indian-administered Kashmir, tensions had escalated between the two when India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, using Scalp and HAMMER missiles, along with Kamikaze drones, to strike Pakistan. Once the fighting ended, Pakistan said that Indian attacks had killed at least 51 people, including 40 civilians.
MAGA, Mahmoud Khalil, and the War for Free Speech on Campus

2 months ago | inkstickmedia.com | Laicie Heeley

Mahmoud Khalil became the face of Palestinian rights at Columbia University when the Syria-born refugee refused to wear a mask and negotiated on behalf of the encampment with the University administration. Now the US wants to deport him using a deep-cut statute in the immigration act that gives the Secretary of State sweeping powers to decide who could have “adverse” foreign policy impacts on the United States. How did we get here?
Hit Print for War

Mar 17, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com | Laicie Heeley

We bought a cheap 3D printer. Now what? Online SecurityPolicingGlobal Security PodcastReporting Pictures: Saw Wunna Date: March 17, 2025 Sorry, no results. Please try another keywordIf you live in the US, buying a gun can be as easy as going to Walmart. In countries with strict gun laws, such as most of Europe or Australia, you need a little more ingenuity.
It’s All an Illusion

Mar 3, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com | Laicie Heeley

Nearly everyone has played dress up at some point in their lives, whether putting on mom’s or dad’s clothes as kids, for Halloween, as their favorite Marvel character at ComicCon… or even, maybe, as a Civil War soldier. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where historians say Civil War casualties were highest, attracts many reenactors. They carry their muskets, pull on their blue britches, and revel in the past.
The Power of Land

Feb 25, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com | Jon Letman

From its statements on Gaza to the creation of AI datacenters and unequal access to resources, the Trump administration is ushering in a new era in our relationship with the land. ClimateGlobal Security Reporting Pictures: William S. Prettyman Date: February 25, 2025 No matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, your life is controlled by land.
A Walkman and a Wire

Feb 17, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com | Laicie Heeley

An inside look at the FBI's fight — and not — against domestic terrorism. Policing PodcastReporting Pictures: Irvin Zheng Date: February 17, 2025 Sorry, no results. Please try another keywordInitially assigned to $100 million bank failure investigations, Mike German’s FBI career took a pivotal turn in 1992, when he went undercover to infiltrate neo-Nazi groups in LA.
Pardon Me? Pardon You

Feb 3, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com | Laicie Heeley

True to his promise, on the first day of Donald Trump’s second term as president, he pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the attack at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — an event many observers accuse him of instigating. He also commuted the sentences of the six organizers of the riot, those convicted of the most serious crimes. What does these paramilitaries’ return to public life mean for the rest of us? And how did our broken pardon system get us here?
Trump's Return Raises Questions about US Policy in Latin America - Inkstick

Jan 28, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com

Donald Trump is piecing together a team to shape Latin America policy, but will it be up to the task of navigating the region?
What’s in a Name? Tibet, Xizang, and the Politics of Erasure

Jan 22, 2025 | inkstickmedia.com | Allyn Gaestel

While visiting the Silk Roads exhibit at the British Museum, a seemingly minor detail caught my eye. On one of the plaques about Tibet, the word “Xizang” was also used. Most visitors would likely not even have noticed, but I recognized the inclusion of that word as a deeply political and controversial choice.