War and Peace

Drone Warfare: Neither Cheap, nor Surgical, nor Decisive

Drone Warfare: Neither Cheap, nor Surgical, nor Decisive Drone Warfare: Neither Cheap, nor Surgical, nor Decisive

Since the dawn of air power, supporters have advanced fantasies that, again and again, have failed to pan out—while civilians die in often staggering numbers.

Mar 25, 2013 / William J. Astore

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.

Mar 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

This Week: Lessons Learned From the Iraq Invasion This Week: Lessons Learned From the Iraq Invasion

One decade later, one of the most devastating tragedies in recent memory--a look back and plan forward.

Mar 23, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

General Cartwright Warns of Drone ‘Blowback’

General Cartwright Warns of Drone ‘Blowback’ General Cartwright Warns of Drone ‘Blowback’

Unchecked use of drones is counterproductive, says the retired Marine general who is close to Obama.

Mar 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Ten Years Later, NPR Still Lets War Hawks Make Pathetic Excuses

Ten Years Later, NPR Still Lets War Hawks Make Pathetic Excuses Ten Years Later, NPR Still Lets War Hawks Make Pathetic Excuses

The sins of omission in interviewing neocons Richard Perle and Stephen Hadley.

Mar 22, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/22/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (3/22/13)

This week, the drone debate continues, punctuated only by the tenth anniversary of another US power-play. Meanwhile, the Church got a new pope! And a Canadian immigration raid got ...

Mar 21, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

30 Seconds Over Toledo: How Political Ads Spell Trouble for TV News and Democracy 30 Seconds Over Toledo: How Political Ads Spell Trouble for TV News and Democracy

In the wake of Citizens United, big campaign donors are buying off not only politicians, but also the local news networks that cover them.

Mar 21, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The American Legacy in Iraq

The American Legacy in Iraq The American Legacy in Iraq

On the tenth anniversary of the US invasion, the country is mired in a permanent crisis of sectarian violence, pervasive corruption and broken infrastructure.

Mar 20, 2013 / Feature / Patrick Cockburn

Bradley Manning Tried to Warn Us About the Crisis In Iraq. Will We Listen to Him Now?

Bradley Manning Tried to Warn Us About the Crisis In Iraq. Will We Listen to Him Now? Bradley Manning Tried to Warn Us About the Crisis In Iraq. Will We Listen to Him Now?

Despite efforts to discredit him, Bradley Manning's extraordinary statement in court revealed that, like other whistleblowers, he was driven by his concern for the greater good...

Mar 20, 2013 / Kevin Gosztola

A Dying Iraq Vet’s Indictment of Bush and Cheney

A Dying Iraq Vet’s Indictment of Bush and Cheney A Dying Iraq Vet’s Indictment of Bush and Cheney

Tomas Young accuses the White House of war crimes and murder, including that of “the thousands of young Americans—my fellow veterans—whose future you stole.&rdquo...

Mar 20, 2013 / John Nichols

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