War and Peace

Afghanistan’s Haditha: An Atrocity to End the War

Afghanistan’s Haditha: An Atrocity to End the War Afghanistan’s Haditha: An Atrocity to End the War

Burning babies—yes, it has come to this.

Mar 12, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan

Why Afghan history is a sobering antidote to the relentless optimism of the American military.

Mar 8, 2012 / Ann Jones

The US, Israel and Iran

The US, Israel and Iran The US, Israel and Iran

Obama foiled Netanyahu’s attempt to browbeat Washington into war. But the White House needs a new strategic approach.

Mar 7, 2012 / The Editors

The Enigma of Bhutan

The Enigma of Bhutan The Enigma of Bhutan

Two decades ago, nearly one-sixth of the population was forcibly expelled. How did King Wangchuck escape any real censure?

Mar 7, 2012 / Feature / Kai Bird

The Uprooted

The Uprooted The Uprooted

A new history of Europe’s postwar world and its displaced persons.

Mar 7, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Holly Case

Obama’s Dangerous ‘Red Line’ on Iran Obama’s Dangerous ‘Red Line’ on Iran

As talks resume, it’s time for Obama to make a serious offer to Tehran.

Mar 7, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

McCain and Hawks Want to Bomb Iran, Syria McCain and Hawks Want to Bomb Iran, Syria

But Obama shoots down warmongering by Netanyahu.

Mar 6, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

You Are Only Coming Through in Waves You Are Only Coming Through in Waves

 Eric Alterman talks jazz, blues and Floyd while Reed Richardson zeros in on the "Bunker Bluster."

Mar 1, 2012 / Eric Alterman

How Empires Fall (Including the American One) How Empires Fall (Including the American One)

An interview with Jonathan Schell, the unlikely oracle of Occupy Wall Street, on revolution, non-violent protest and more.

Mar 1, 2012 / Andy Kroll

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan? When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

The White House says the "number one" reason to stay in Afghanistan is to defeat Al Qaeda. But has that already happened?

Mar 1, 2012 / George Zornick

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