US Military

Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day

Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day

Since its founding in 1865, The Nation has reported from the front-lines of every major and minor (if any war can be thus termed) military conflict in which the US has been enmeshe…

May 30, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

A Crucial Day in Congress for the Ongoing War In Afghanistan

A Crucial Day in Congress for the Ongoing War In Afghanistan A Crucial Day in Congress for the Ongoing War In Afghanistan

Liveblogging the House's day of votes on bipartisan measures that could stop or slow US military involvement in Afghanistan.

May 26, 2011 / George Zornick

Osama bin Laden: A Monster of Our Own Creation Osama bin Laden: A Monster of Our Own Creation

Three decades after we first decided to use Osama bin Laden and other imported Muslim zealots for our Cold War purposes, we feel cleansed by his death of any responsibility for h...

May 4, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Why Afghanistan Could Upend Obama’s Re-election Strategy Why Afghanistan Could Upend Obama’s Re-election Strategy

Antiwar sentiment is at the heart of Obama’s base—and also of his appeal to independent voters. 

Apr 27, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ethan McCord: Incidents Like ‘Collateral Murder’ Happen Almost Daily in Iraq

Ethan McCord: Incidents Like ‘Collateral Murder’ Happen Almost Daily in Iraq Ethan McCord: Incidents Like ‘Collateral Murder’ Happen Almost Daily in Iraq

Iraq War veteran Ethan McCord tells the story of the WikiLeaks "Collateral Murder" footage and how the incident made him certain that the US had no place fighting in the country.

Apr 22, 2011 / The Nation

Obama Gets ‘F’ for Defense Cuts Obama Gets ‘F’ for Defense Cuts

Proposing a mere $400 billion in defense cuts over the next decade or so just doesn’t cut it.

Apr 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

When Will It Be Time to Cut Military Spending? When Will It Be Time to Cut Military Spending?

On Tuesday, April 12, people in more than 35 countries, as well as Columbus, Dallas, Kansas City and dozens of other cities throughout the United States, will participate in ...

Apr 12, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Afghans and Floridians: Extremism Builds Extremism Afghans and Floridians: Extremism Builds Extremism

Massacres in Afghanistan by Muslim fanatics echo the fanaticism of preachers in Gainesville.

Apr 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama Doesn’t Need a Foreign Policy Doctrine Obama Doesn’t Need a Foreign Policy Doctrine

The uprisings in the Arab world are too complex to be reduced to a one-size-fits-all doctrine.

Mar 24, 2011 / Ari Berman

Taking Aim at the Pentagon Budget

Taking Aim at the Pentagon Budget Taking Aim at the Pentagon Budget

Economic crisis, deficit mania and war weariness have created political momentum for big cuts to military spending.

Mar 23, 2011 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss

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