War and Peace

Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar

Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar

Let's see some numbers, and some specifics, about promised reforms and reorganization.

Apr 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Hagel’s Test

Hagel’s Test Hagel’s Test

Will the new secretary of defense stand up to the hawks and wield the budget axe?

Apr 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed

Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed

We continue to obsess about Iran's fantasy weapons, but pay remarkably little attention to the existing nuclear weapons in the region—Israel's.

Apr 1, 2013 / Ira Chernus

Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’

Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’ Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’

Neocons point out everything that the president is doing right on arms control.

Mar 31, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The $6 Trillion Wars

The $6 Trillion Wars The $6 Trillion Wars

Fighting for nothing, and destroying countries in the process, costs a lot.

Mar 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About

The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About The Imperialist Anniversaries You Haven’t Heard About

Before the Iraq War, there was Guantánamo, the AUMF, My Lai and more. What you don’t know can hurt you.

Mar 28, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma

The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma

Fixing the CIA is a tall order, but it can be done.

Mar 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistleblowers

The NSA Four reveal how a toxic mix of cronyism and fraud blinded the agency before 9/11.

Mar 26, 2013 / Feature / Tim Shorrock

New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault

New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault New Study Demands Zero-Tolerance for Military Sexual Assault

Women who suffer sexual assault in the military are nine times more likely to get PTSD, and the military needs to act.

Mar 26, 2013 / George Zornick

Tips From the Pundit Who’s Always Wrong

Tips From the Pundit Who’s Always Wrong Tips From the Pundit Who’s Always Wrong

As long as you're wrong for the right reasons, your opinion is valuable!

Mar 26, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

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