US Wars and Military Action

Welcome to the Global War of Error

Welcome to the Global War of Error Welcome to the Global War of Error

For the Pentagon, failing to win individual wars means more money—and power—for a bloated national security state.

Jan 16, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

The Only Way Out of Our Latest War The Only Way Out of Our Latest War

We cannot let the president continue our misadventures in the Middle East.

Jan 16, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

State Mathcounts Competition

Why Raytheon Sponsors Math Contests for Kids Why Raytheon Sponsors Math Contests for Kids

Weapons manufacturers have figured out an early recruitment strategy.

Jan 15, 2020 / Grafton Tanner

Drone image

How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes

Under Trump, the use of drone warfare—which grew dramatically under Obama—guarantees countless more will needlessly die in America’s wars.

Jan 14, 2020 / Allegra Harpootlian

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?

Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump in the White House

Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan

President Trump’s reckless threats to escalate the Afghan War could lead to the killing of tens of millions of civilians. 

Jan 10, 2020 / Nick Turse

15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election

15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election 15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election

The children I saw then would be adults now. I wonder how tired they must be of being stuck between the US and Iran.

Jan 9, 2020 / Jerad W. Alexander

Sanctions Are Economic Warfare

Sanctions Are Economic Warfare Sanctions Are Economic Warfare

Trump used his Iran speech to say the US is “ready to embrace peace with all who seek it.” But the crippling sanctions he proposes will only make things worse.

Jan 9, 2020 / John Nichols

Will This Billionaire-Funded Think Tank Get Its War With Iran?

Will This Billionaire-Funded Think Tank Get Its War With Iran? Will This Billionaire-Funded Think Tank Get Its War With Iran?

The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies’ militaristic influence on US policy toward Iran is working. Suleimani’s assassination is evidence of that.

Jan 8, 2020 / James Carden

Stop This War

Stop This War Stop This War

We are not on the brink of war; we are already at war. What matters now is ending it—as quickly as possible.

Jan 8, 2020 / The Nation

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