War on Terror

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.

Jul 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

General David Petraeus retirement

The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension

Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?

Jul 5, 2016 / Nick Turse

Protest at Syria and Iraq hearing

America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November

Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.

Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden

Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin

Is the US Pursuing a Rogue Policy by Waging Undeclared War Against Russia? Is the US Pursuing a Rogue Policy by Waging Undeclared War Against Russia?

Washington’s NATO buildup on Russia’s borders, its refusal to cooperate with Moscow in Syria and Ukraine, and its anti-Putin propaganda form an ominous pattern.

Jun 22, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

The State Department’s Wrongheaded Push for War With Syria

The State Department’s Wrongheaded Push for War With Syria The State Department’s Wrongheaded Push for War With Syria

Iraq War veteran Representative Tulsi Gabbard tells The Nation ‎why US intervention will only worsen Syria’s humanitarian crisis.

Jun 21, 2016 / James Carden

Ash Carter Drone

Air Power Is Unlikely to Solve America’s Problems Air Power Is Unlikely to Solve America’s Problems

Despite the sorry results delivered by air power over the last 65 years, the US military continues to invest heavily in it.

Jun 21, 2016 / William J. Astore

Mapping Allegations of an American War Crime

Mapping Allegations of an American War Crime Mapping Allegations of an American War Crime

A new interactive platform invites you to explore evidence that an elite American unit murdered Afghan civilians and buried them around their base.

Jun 21, 2016 / Matthieu Aikins

Chris Murphy Senate Filibuster

These Senators Want to Stop Terrorists From Buying Guns (Unless They Use Craigslist) These Senators Want to Stop Terrorists From Buying Guns (Unless They Use Craigslist)

What’s the point of adding suspected terrorists to no-buy lists if background checks are still easily avoided?

Jun 20, 2016 / George Zornick

American Muslim Community Center

I Would Have Told Him to Love Himself I Would Have Told Him to Love Himself

Thoughts on being queer and Muslim in the wake of Omar Mateen’s massacre.

Jun 20, 2016 / HXA

The Pentagon in Washington

The Pentagon’s Real Strategy The Pentagon’s Real Strategy

Victory is assured on the military’s main battlefield—Washington.

Jun 16, 2016 / Andrew Cockburn

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