How Much Cruelty Can Trump Get Away With? Ask Obama. How Much Cruelty Can Trump Get Away With? Ask Obama.
After one administration turns a blind eye to torture, we can expect little repercussions for throwing children in cages.
Feb 19, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon
Is This the End of Rojava? Is This the End of Rojava?
The Kurdish region of northeast Syria was autonomous for seven years, but had to ask the Syrian government for protection after an invasion by Turkey.
Feb 18, 2020 / Mireille Court and Chris Den Hond
The Senate Rejects Outsourcing War Powers to Trump The Senate Rejects Outsourcing War Powers to Trump
Eight Republican senators join Democrats to declare that Trump has no authority to attack Iran without congressional approval.
Feb 14, 2020 / John Nichols
Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions
After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.
Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon
Despite a woeful 75-year military record, the Pentagon’s coffers are overflowing with taxpayer dollars.
Feb 5, 2020 / William Astore
It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All
The United States needs to accede to the will of the Iraqi people and finally put our wars to rest.
Feb 4, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The United States Is More Vulnerable Than Ever to Deadly Diseases The United States Is More Vulnerable Than Ever to Deadly Diseases
In a bout of bipartisan neglect, Washington has cut billions from our public-health infrastructure over the past decade.
Jan 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
We’re Still Living In Guantánamo’s Shadow We’re Still Living In Guantánamo’s Shadow
The detention camp has helped enshrine indefinite detention, secrecy, and rogue justice in American life.
Jan 22, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg and Joshua L. Dratel
The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering
His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.
Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi
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