John Bolton’s Ouster Makes the World Safer John Bolton’s Ouster Makes the World Safer
But only a little. Trump’s clownish foreign policy shouldn’t be used to discredit diplomacy.
Sep 11, 2019 / Jeet Heer
How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Forever War How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Forever War
In the 18 years since 9/11, war has become this country’s permanent condition, with no peaceful end in sight.
Sep 11, 2019 / The Nation
Take Action Now: Push for an End to Endless War Take Action Now: Push for an End to Endless War
Help close military bases and hold your congresspeople accountable, plus phone bank for a critical North Carolina special election.
Sep 10, 2019 / NationAction
The Corporeal Wreckage of War The Corporeal Wreckage of War
How victims of combat in Libya, Afghanistan, and elsewhere carry the memories of war on their bodies.
Sep 9, 2019 / Nick Turse
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
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
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
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
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
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