War and Peace

The Bases of War in the Middle East

The Bases of War in the Middle East The Bases of War in the Middle East

Congress is spending billions of dollars on bases in the Middle East, but what role do they really serve?

Nov 13, 2014 / David Vine

The Life and Death of Tomas Young

The Life and Death of Tomas Young The Life and Death of Tomas Young

The Iraq War vet turned peace activist died on the eve of Veteran’s Day.

Nov 12, 2014 / Phil Donahue

Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS

                                       —Headline, The New York Times

Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Former Gitmo Detainee: ‘It Is Time to Prosecute Those Responsible for My Torture’

Former Gitmo Detainee: ‘It Is Time to Prosecute Those Responsible for My Torture’ Former Gitmo Detainee: ‘It Is Time to Prosecute Those Responsible for My Torture’

As the UN Committee Against Torture meets in Geneva, Murat Kurnaz urges justice for those detained and tortured at Guantánamo.

Nov 12, 2014 / Murat Kurnaz

Grim Reapers

Grim Reapers Grim Reapers

Drones have taken on a life of their own in popular culture.

Nov 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jenna Krajeski

An Altercation Veterans Day Message

An Altercation Veterans Day Message An Altercation Veterans Day Message

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on how the pundits and politicians have failed us for fourteen Veterans Days straight.

Nov 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Soldier with American Flag

The American Empire on the Psychiatrist’s Couch The American Empire on the Psychiatrist’s Couch

Exploring the roots of imperial depression.

Nov 11, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Why the Pentagon’s Third Iraq War Is Falling Apart

Why the Pentagon’s Third Iraq War Is Falling Apart Why the Pentagon’s Third Iraq War Is Falling Apart

Four months into Iraq War 3.0, the cracks are showing—on the battlefield and in Washington.

Nov 10, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

Why Washington Continues to Beat the War and Disease Drums

Why Washington Continues to Beat the War and Disease Drums Why Washington Continues to Beat the War and Disease Drums

Escalation is now a structural fact embedded in the war in the Middle East and the Ebola crisis here at home.

Nov 4, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy?

Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy? Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy?

The terms “pro-European” and “anti-European” no longer serve as useful reference points in Ukrainian politics—the real issue in this election was war ...

Oct 30, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro

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