David Cortright

David Cortright is the author of A Peaceful Superpower: Lessons From the World’s Largest Antiwar Movement (New Village Press).

The Impact of the Anti-War Movement 20 Years After the US Invaded Iraq

The Impact of the Anti-War Movement 20 Years After the US Invaded Iraq The Impact of the Anti-War Movement 20 Years After the US Invaded Iraq

It’s a reminder that protest can and does matter.

Feb 14, 2023 / Editorial / David Cortright

The Dismissal of Captain Crozier Is No Way to Treat a Hero

The Dismissal of Captain Crozier Is No Way to Treat a Hero The Dismissal of Captain Crozier Is No Way to Treat a Hero

Captain Brett Crozier is a new kind of military hero, but his removal reveals the old-school power games in the Pacific.

Apr 9, 2020 / David Cortright

Central Park Nuclear Protest

The Peace Movement Won the INF Treaty. We Must Fight to Preserve It. The Peace Movement Won the INF Treaty. We Must Fight to Preserve It.

In the 1980s, millions of antinuclear activists took to the streets, forcing Western governments to respond to our demands. We can do the same now.

Nov 14, 2018 / David Cortright

Peace and War in Oslo Peace and War in Oslo

Obama's Nobel speech offered a distorted view of America's role in the world and a shallow understanding of just war.

Dec 16, 2009 / Editorial / David Cortright

Opposing Escalation in Afghanistan Opposing Escalation in Afghanistan

Regardless of who started the war in Afghanistan, it is now Obama's war. Preventing military escalation is necessary if the president doesn't want it to become his Vietnam.

Aug 27, 2009 / Editorial / David Cortright

Iraq: The Human Toll Iraq: The Human Toll

The humanitarian crisis is further evidence of the abysmal failure of US policy.

Jul 25, 2005 / Feature / David Cortright

The Oil Spoils The Oil Spoils

Under cover of darkness in the early morning hours of March 18, Qusay Saddam Hussein carted off nearly $1 billion in hard currency from Iraq's central bank.

May 29, 2003 / Editorial / David Cortright

What We Do Now What We Do Now

As the Bush Administration continues its illegal and unjust military invasion of Iraq, we must steel ourselves for the difficult days that lie ahead.

Apr 3, 2003 / Feature / David Cortright

End the Nuclear Danger: An Urgent Call End the Nuclear Danger: An Urgent Call

A DECADE after the end of the cold war, the peril of nuclear destruction is mounting. The great powers have refused to give up nuclear arms, other countries are producing them and...

Jun 6, 2002 / Feature / Jonathan Schell, David Cortright, and Randall Caroline Forsberg

The Power of Nonviolence The Power of Nonviolence

The movement can seize the moral high ground and win support for change.

Jan 31, 2002 / Feature / David Cortright

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