US Wars and Military Action

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

Creating a Military-Industrial-Immigration Complex

Creating a Military-Industrial-Immigration Complex Creating a Military-Industrial-Immigration Complex

Here's how to turn the US-Mexican border into a war zone.

Jul 11, 2013 / Todd Miller

The End of Afghanistan’s War

The End of Afghanistan’s War The End of Afghanistan’s War

If it happens, it will be because the United States and Pakistan agree on a role for the Taliban in a reshaped government in Kabul.

Jun 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’

On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’ On Syria: ‘Congress Must Accept Its Responsibility, Not Abdicate It’

Congressman Peter Welch is building a bipartisan coalition to  block military aid to Syrian rebel groups until authorized by Congress.

Jun 28, 2013 / John Nichols

Obama’s War in Syria

Obama’s War in Syria Obama’s War in Syria

Kerry’s the hawk, and the military and the Defense Department look like doves. Go figure.

Jun 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

US-Taliban Peace Talks Announced

US-Taliban Peace Talks Announced US-Taliban Peace Talks Announced

No time to lose, if Afghanistan is to avoid full-blown civil war in 2015.

Jun 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?

Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria? Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?

The House backs faster withdrawal from Afghanistan and says new initiatives must be approved by Congress. But will Congress be as assertive regarding new military adventures?

Jun 17, 2013 / John Nichols

Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War?

Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War? Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War?

The NSA illegally monitored United Nations diplomats and weapons inspectors in an effort to get the Iraq War approved. 

Jun 11, 2013 / George Zornick

What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?

What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway? What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?

The drama about the leaks shouldn't overwhelm the drama in the leaks themselves

Jun 6, 2013 / Chase Madar

Jeremy Scahill: There Was No Due Process in Awlaki Assassination

Jeremy Scahill: There Was No Due Process in Awlaki Assassination Jeremy Scahill: There Was No Due Process in Awlaki Assassination

Anwar al-Awlaki was an American citizen, and he should have been afforded the rights guaranteed under the constitution. 

Jun 5, 2013 / Press Room

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