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Sorry, Trump—We Are the Real Invaders, Not Migrants Sorry, Trump—We Are the Real Invaders, Not Migrants

Trump’s fearmongering over immigration ignores a long history of American military interventions.

Sep 6, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

‘Official Secrets’ Reveals How Little We Still Know About the Push for War in Iraq

‘Official Secrets’ Reveals How Little We Still Know About the Push for War in Iraq ‘Official Secrets’ Reveals How Little We Still Know About the Push for War in Iraq

In 2003, Katharine Gun risked everything to try to stop the war. The reporter who broke her story—coming to the big screen later this month—reminds us how many questions remain una...

Aug 16, 2019 / Martin Bright

US Soldiers Afghanistan

Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Keep Climbing During the ICC’s Summer Break Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Keep Climbing During the ICC’s Summer Break

The court at The Hague has a chance to investigate crimes against humanity in the US’s longest-running war—but so far, it refuses.

Aug 6, 2019 / Mohammed Harun Arsalai and Mohsin Khan Momand

US Soldiers Afghanistan

Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War? Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War?

Like Vietnam, the Afghan war should have never been fought, will never be won, and should be ended as soon as possible.

Jul 29, 2019 / Danny Sjursen

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Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War

In response to devastating US sanctions, Iran is choosing confrontation over surrender.

Jul 25, 2019 / Tony Karon

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Bizarre Bid for Political Relevance Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Bizarre Bid for Political Relevance

Iran’s ex-president wants to rebrand himself as an advocate for global freedom and democracy. It’s not working.

Jul 22, 2019 / Samuel Thrope

US Marine Afghanistan

The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars

It’s one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.

Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington? Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington?

White House bullying and sanctions have succeeded in uniting an otherwise divided Iranian public behind the government.

Jul 11, 2019 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian

Ro Khanna

Ask Democratic Debaters 2 Simple Questions About Who Gets to Start Wars Ask Democratic Debaters 2 Simple Questions About Who Gets to Start Wars

Will the Democrats who would be president agree to Congressman Ro Khanna’s proposal to check and balance presidential warmaking?

Jun 26, 2019 / John Nichols

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2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending 2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending

They should take a stand at the debates against the Pentagon’s bloated budget.

Jun 25, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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