How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency
Gen. Stanley McChrystal himself put it best: “Because of civilian casualties, I think we have just about eroded our credibility here.”
Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men
Despite rules of engagement to the contrary, such targeting pervades the entire chain of command—up to the Oval Office.
Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Nick Turse
Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism
This incredibly gutsy woman gave her life aiding the victims of America's wars.
Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Sarah Holewinski
Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home Split on Airstrikes, Syrian Refugees Share Wish to Return Home
The views of refugees in Jordan are shaped by their individual experiences of war and their collective expatriation from home.
Sep 16, 2013 / Elizabeth Whitman
‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’ ‘We Just Wish for the Hit to Put an End to the Massacres’
For Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, arguments about international law ring hollow.
Sep 13, 2013 / Max Blumenthal
The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans
Eric on the best TV series you have never heard of; and Reed on the sad state of republican politics.
Sep 13, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Giving New Meaning to the Day After 9/11 Giving New Meaning to the Day After 9/11
Why saying no to Syria matters (and it's not about Syria).
Sep 12, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency The False Choice Between Military Action and Moral Complacency
Obama makes his case for intervention in Syria.
Sep 11, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes
The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy
The president can and should explain the necessity of negotiation in the pursuit of a “just peace.”
Sep 10, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy
Will President Obama’s prime-time address tonight signal a real shift in the White House’s Syria policy?
Sep 10, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter