US Wars and Military Action

Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan

Why Afghan history is a sobering antidote to the relentless optimism of the American military.

Mar 8, 2012 / Ann Jones

Obama’s Dangerous ‘Red Line’ on Iran Obama’s Dangerous ‘Red Line’ on Iran

As talks resume, it’s time for Obama to make a serious offer to Tehran.

Mar 7, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

McCain and Hawks Want to Bomb Iran, Syria McCain and Hawks Want to Bomb Iran, Syria

But Obama shoots down warmongering by Netanyahu.

Mar 6, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan? When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

The White House says the "number one" reason to stay in Afghanistan is to defeat Al Qaeda. But has that already happened?

Mar 1, 2012 / George Zornick

Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer? Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer?

Kerrey wants to run for the Senate, but back in 1968 he had a My Lai of his own.

Mar 1, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Fanning the Flames in Afghanistan Fanning the Flames in Afghanistan

How US (in)actions have all but ensured a failed end to its presence in Afghanistan.

Feb 28, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt and Nick Turse

The Arrival of the Warrior Corporation The Arrival of the Warrior Corporation

How drone war became the American way of war.

Feb 23, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

Scoring the Global War on Terror Scoring the Global War on Terror

From liberation to assassination, in three quick rounds.

Feb 21, 2012 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Kai Bird: Drone Technology Could Proliferate Quickly Kai Bird: Drone Technology Could Proliferate Quickly

Drone technology could proliferate quickly, and we who set the precedent may well become a target.

Feb 17, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires

Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires

How US counterterrorism operations ignited an Islamist uprising.

Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

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