The Surveillance Regime The Surveillance Regime
Under Obama, accountability for rights violations during the "war of terror" has been thin.
Apr 8, 2010 / The Editors
Who’s the Enemy Again? Who’s the Enemy Again?
Not only is Obama not supporting Karzai's peace jirga, his soldiers are threating to kill Karzai's brother for talking to the Taliban.
Mar 31, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Light at the End of the Afghan Tunnel? Light at the End of the Afghan Tunnel?
The war could end in a year or so, with a negotiated settlement, if Obama plays his cards right.
Mar 24, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Lawyers, Terror & Torture Lawyers, Terror & Torture
Liz Cheney's witch hunt against lawyers who represented Guantánamo detainees is a new low.
Mar 11, 2010 / David Cole
Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq
Members of Congress who oppose the US military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq are divided on strategies to force de-escalation.
Mar 8, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Odierno: Chalabi, Lami Tied to Iran Odierno: Chalabi, Lami Tied to Iran
Yesterday, during his appearance at the Institute for the Study of War, I had a chance to ask General Ray Odierno, the US commander in Iraq, about the role of Iran in the recent pu...
Feb 17, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan
"The deaths of three American soldiers in a Taliban suicide attack on Wednesday lifted the veil on United States military assistance to Pakistan." So began a Feb 4th pie...
Feb 9, 2010 / Laura Flanders
John Murtha: The Old Soldier Who Said “Bring the Troops Home” John Murtha: The Old Soldier Who Said “Bring the Troops Home”
Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha, the old soldier who looked like and in so many ways was a member of the Democratic establishment of another time, broke with the leadership of...
Feb 8, 2010 / John Nichols
The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama
Who says the president is failing to show leadership? In one area at least, there's no sign of flag or falter. If anything, the administration's only becoming more forthright. Sad ...
Feb 3, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim
On September 16, 2007, Blackwater employees killed at least 14 Iraqis in the infamous Nisour Square massacre. The youngest victim was nine-year-old Ali Kinani. In this exclusive in...
Feb 1, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill