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?
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
How US counterterrorism operations ignited an Islamist uprising.
Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill