War and Peace

Robert Mueller sworn in

Mueller’s Own Mysteries Mueller’s Own Mysteries

Little-noted aspects of the first volume of the Mueller report.

May 1, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Pentagon

The Pentagon’s Long Con The Pentagon’s Long Con

The US military-industrial complex has been swindling Americans for decades.

Apr 30, 2019 / William Astore

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Ilhan Omar vs. the Outrage Machine Ilhan Omar vs. the Outrage Machine

No observation goes unpunished.

Apr 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Drone image

The New Face of American War Is a Robot The New Face of American War Is a Robot

Artificial intelligence makes it easier for us to think of war in the abstract—and makes it harder to stop fighting. 

Apr 29, 2019 / Allegra Harpootlian and Emily Manna

John Bolton gives a speech on Cuba

The Trump Administration Is Launching a New Round of Aggression Against Cuba The Trump Administration Is Launching a New Round of Aggression Against Cuba

And this time, they’re celebrating the Bay of Pigs invasion as they do it.

Apr 24, 2019 / Peter Kornbluh

When Will Washington End the Forever War?

When Will Washington End the Forever War? When Will Washington End the Forever War?

A new breed of progressive politicians and activists is challenging the bipartisan consensus—but there’s a long way to go.

Apr 24, 2019 / Feature / David Klion

Gazan Man Holding Flag

The Palestine Marathon The Palestine Marathon

As a journalist runs through Palestine, she reflects on her own freedom of movement—a right denied to the very people who live there. 

Apr 23, 2019 / Jen Marlowe

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Easter Attacks Were Intended to Incite Violence Sri Lanka’s Easter Attacks Were Intended to Incite Violence

After 10 years of uneasy peace, many fear the bombings will push Sri Lanka into a new era of bloodshed.

Apr 23, 2019 / Nawal Arjini

Stop Trump’s Military Interventions

Stop Trump’s Military Interventions Stop Trump’s Military Interventions

Organize against military action in Yemen and Iran, and against gluttonous defense spending.

Apr 23, 2019 / NationAction

U.S. soldiers in Africa

The US Military is Blackballing Journalists The US Military is Blackballing Journalists

After years of critical coverage, the US Africa Command axed investigative reporter Nick Turse and The Intercept from its daily media review.

Apr 22, 2019 / Nick Turse

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