military
May
9
2026
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures the absurdity of the Pentagon's UFO files release, where a uniformed officer at a Department of Defense podium announces that recently released files on UFOs, including military sightings and video footage, show no conclusive evidence of unexplained objects in sky or pilot sightings. Yet, a green alien figure reaches from behind, clutching the officer's shoulder in a clear visual punchline. The tags like UFO, IAP, and all files released underscore the satire on government transparency. With elements of NASA IAP film referenced implicitly through the theme, the image pokes fun at official denials amid persistent rumors of extraterrestrial encounters. This piece fits neatly into political cartoon traditions, using dry humor to question authority on unexplained phenomena.
May
5
2026
Arend van Dam's cartoon shows a gray battleship marked USA, complete with guns and missiles, driven by a figure in a suit at the wheel, as it goes over a waterfall between rocky cliffs under a blue sky. The image captures the essence of strategy failure in the Strait of Hormuz, tying into themes of Iran, ayatollahs, war, battleship mishaps, Middle East conflicts, oil, gas, energy, and economy. Such visuals often poke at misguided military moves, where the ship's plunge represents a dramatic downfall in strategic planning. The dry humor lies in the absurdity of a warship treating a strait like a river rapid, underscoring potential economic fallout from regional tensions. Cartoons like this thrive on clear, exaggerated metaphors that resonate with readers familiar with global news.
May
4
2026
The cartoon shows Donald Trump in Moses robes and holding a staff, standing in the Strait of Hormuz while shouting for the waters to part. Two military officers in the foreground comment on the scene. The image responds to ongoing tensions involving Iran, the strait blockade, and U.S. policy responses as of early May 2026.
May
1
2026
The image displays a chart on an easel with a sharp red downward arrow across grid lines. A standing man in a suit holds a pointer toward the chart base. Donald Trump appears seated in a large ornate chair on the right side. A caption runs along the bottom edge. Wall decorations include framed pictures and gold ornaments.
Apr
27
2026
The cartoon depicts a guitarist on a stage with blue curtains and yellow backdrop singing about an unwinnable war with Iran followed by a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that leads to higher petrol prices. Four audience members sit in the foreground. The scene uses simple lines and watercolor tones to show the performer with a music note floating nearby and a microphone stand to the side.
Apr
23
2026
