Iraq War

US marines outside of Falluja in 2004.

Why Those Spring Breakers Chanted ‘Build That Wall’ Why Those Spring Breakers Chanted ‘Build That Wall’

We shouldn’t be surprised—they’re the children of unending war.

Mar 21, 2017 / Greg Grandin

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If You Want to Know Where Donald Trump Came From, Look to Iraq If You Want to Know Where Donald Trump Came From, Look to Iraq

Trump denies he was ever in favor of the 2003 invasion—but he’s a president made by war.

Mar 16, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt

Iraq

I Was Part of the Iraq War Surge. It Was a Disaster. I Was Part of the Iraq War Surge. It Was a Disaster.

The 2007 surge strategy wasn’t a success—and it’s not a template to follow.

Mar 9, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

Donald Trump

Everything Trump Did in His 5th Week That Actually Matters Everything Trump Did in His 5th Week That Actually Matters

Trump continues to lay the groundwork for a dangerous four years.

Feb 24, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter and George Zornick

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Remembering the Costs of the Iraq War in the Age of Trump Remembering the Costs of the Iraq War in the Age of Trump

As the president-elect promises to increase military spending, we must reflect on what comes with war.

Jan 5, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis

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Rand Paul Has a Lesson for Democrats on Opposing Hawks and Holding Trump to Account: Just Say ‘No’ Rand Paul Has a Lesson for Democrats on Opposing Hawks and Holding Trump to Account: Just Say ‘No’

The Republican senator says he would be “an automatic no on Bolton,” which is absolutely the right response.

Dec 13, 2016 / John Nichols

General David Petraeus retirement

The Only Way Trump Could Actually ‘Drain the Swamp’ The Only Way Trump Could Actually ‘Drain the Swamp’

If he was serious about overturning the Washington establishment, he’d start by ending our constant wars. 

Nov 29, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Rand Paul addresses supporters in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Rand Paul Will ‘Do Whatever It Takes’ to Block Donald Trump’s Hawkish Secretary of State Picks Rand Paul Will ‘Do Whatever It Takes’ to Block Donald Trump’s Hawkish Secretary of State Picks

Senator Rand Paul emerges as a sharp critic of John Bolton, Rudy Giuliani, and other “unrepentant” supporters of the Iraq War and new fights with Iran.

Nov 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Keith Kellogg Trump Tower

One of Trump’s Top Military Advisers Played a Key Role in the Disastrous Iraq Occupation One of Trump’s Top Military Advisers Played a Key Role in the Disastrous Iraq Occupation

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg has also been an executive at two of the nation’s most notorious intelligence contractors.

Nov 18, 2016 / Tim Shorrock

Marines in Afghanistan

What Can We Expect From Donald Trump, US Commander in Chief? What Can We Expect From Donald Trump, US Commander in Chief?

We have no idea, but intending to “bomb the shit out of” ISIS isn’t a good sign.

Nov 15, 2016 / Nick Turse

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