Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You? Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You?
Have you noticed that Lockheed Martin, the giant weapons corporation, is shadowing you? If you have a life, Lockheed Martin is likely a part of it.
Jan 11, 2011 / William D. Hartung
Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’ Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’
Cleric, returned after four years in Iran, challenges Maliki to expel American troops–or else.
Jan 10, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
America’s Empire of Bases 2.0 America’s Empire of Bases 2.0
How many military bases does the US really have around the globe?
Jan 10, 2011 / Nick Turse
Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister
Chinese tell Pentagon chief that US arms sales to Taiwan are a threat to China's "core interests."
Jan 10, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama Slaps Down Petraeus on Invading Pakistan Obama Slaps Down Petraeus on Invading Pakistan
The military has floated plans to send Special Forces across the Afghan border into Pakistan's tribal areas. Not gonna happen.
Jan 8, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Gates to China: ‘Times’ Hypes China’s Military Threat, Again Gates to China: ‘Times’ Hypes China’s Military Threat, Again
Imagine! A great world power wants to expand its military reach.
Jan 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Freedom Fighters for a Fading Empire Freedom Fighters for a Fading Empire
What it means when Obama says we have the world’s finest fighting force.
Jan 6, 2011 / William J. Astore
The Pentagon’s Urge to Surge The Pentagon’s Urge to Surge
For a country embroiled in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, once you begin down the path of invasion and occupation, turning back is as difficult as an addict going cold turkey.
Jan 4, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
A Real December Review for Afghanistan A Real December Review for Afghanistan
The Department of Defense's December review of Afghan strategy glossed over real challenges to the US involvement in the country's political and economic development.
Jan 3, 2011 / Greg Kaufmann
Times Joins Pentagon on China’s ‘Naval Ambitions’ Times Joins Pentagon on China’s ‘Naval Ambitions’
The editors want more weapons and military "steadfastedness" against Beijing.
Jan 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss