Armed Conflicts

How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History

How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History

It was Dick Cheney, more than any other official, who set the terms for the post-9/11 world we all share.

Feb 11, 2014 / Mark Danner

The Third Battle of Falluja

The Third Battle of Falluja The Third Battle of Falluja

The United States is still involved in Iraq, though more quietly.

Feb 6, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule

Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule

The United States broke a nation of human beings. It owes them an apology—and restitution.

Jan 27, 2014 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus

The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria

The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria

If Washington and Tehran cooperate, they may find themselves on the same side in key regional conflicts.

Jan 6, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq

It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq

Obama shouldn’t arm Maliki’s government.

Nov 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue

Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue Even When America’s Government Shuts Down, Our Wars Continue

War! What is it good for? Profit and power.

Oct 21, 2013 / William J. Astore

Syria: Alternative to War

Syria: Alternative to War Syria: Alternative to War

A diplomatic solution is possible.

Sep 11, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen and Katrina vanden Heuvel

Al Qaeda and the Iraq-Syria Civil War

Al Qaeda and the Iraq-Syria Civil War Al Qaeda and the Iraq-Syria Civil War

The carnage in Iraq is escalating, even as the Islamist-led rebellion in Syria seems unending.

Jul 30, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Help Iraqis and Iraq Veterans Gain the Right to Heal

Help Iraqis and Iraq Veterans Gain the Right to Heal Help Iraqis and Iraq Veterans Gain the Right to Heal

Iraq Veterans Against the War and human rights organizations in both the US and Iraq are collecting signatures for a petition to pressure the Inter-American Commission on Human Rig...

Jul 16, 2013 / The Nation Video

The Terror Con

The Terror Con The Terror Con

Defense contractors and the government officials that pay them are more than happy to preserve the threat of attack—to their financial benefit. 

Jun 18, 2013 / Robert Scheer

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