Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?
The Constitution alone cannot keep the US from fighting wars it shouldn't be involved in—like the one in Libya.
Jun 29, 2011 / The Editors
War Fever Subsides in Washington War Fever Subsides in Washington
Nearly ten years have passed since Washington set out to redeem the Greater Middle East. In the pursuit of its saving mission, the American messiah has pretty much worn itself out....
Jun 28, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Why Is the Military Infiltrating Peace Activist Groups? Why Is the Military Infiltrating Peace Activist Groups?
When peace activists discovered that one of their fellow organizers was in fact a military informant, they decided to take their case to the courts.
Jun 27, 2011 / The Nation
Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense
Still, some argue that the United States must maintain—or even increase—Pentagon spending.
Jun 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
No Checks, No Balances: House Refuses to Authorize Obama’s Libya War, but Funds It No Checks, No Balances: House Refuses to Authorize Obama’s Libya War, but Funds It
Cynicism abounds as House refuses to authorize the Libya mission but also refuses to defund it. This is John Boehner’s managed chaos; it serves Obama and the military-industr...
Jun 24, 2011 / John Nichols
Nine War Words That Define Our World Nine War Words That Define Our World
Nine common terms associated with our present wars that probably don’t mean what you think they mean.
Jun 23, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
Obama Fails to Outline Sensible Afghan Drawdown Obama Fails to Outline Sensible Afghan Drawdown
The president sticks with tired rationale about using the US military to force a political deal, rather than negotiating one.
Jun 23, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama’s Too-Slow Afghan ‘Exit’ Strategy Scores Him No Political Points Obama’s Too-Slow Afghan ‘Exit’ Strategy Scores Him No Political Points
It's going to be hard for President Obama to run as an anti-war candidate in 2012, but a Republican might.
Jun 23, 2011 / John Nichols
Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint Obama’s Afghan Speech Likely to Disappoint
Even the Republicans want to get out, so why is Obama going so slowly on the drawdown?
Jun 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary President’s Libya War is Undeclared, Unconstitutional, Unnecessary
Even Pentagon lawyers admit the war was not properly launched and is not being properly maintained. It is time for Congress to step up and say: "Stop!"
Jun 22, 2011 / John Nichols