How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History
It was Dick Cheney, more than any other official, who set the terms for the post-9/11 world we all share.
Feb 11, 2014 / Mark Danner
Why Bankrolling Israel Prevents Peace in the Middle East Why Bankrolling Israel Prevents Peace in the Middle East
Progress can’t be made toward a just settlement between Israel and Palestine until Washington quits arming one side to the teeth.
Feb 10, 2014 / Chase Madar
In Afghanistan, Civilian Deaths Were Up 7 Percent in 2013, Says the UN In Afghanistan, Civilian Deaths Were Up 7 Percent in 2013, Says the UN
The United States may be leaving, but the war that Washington started in 2001—thirteen years ago—isn’t over.
Feb 8, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Third Battle of Falluja The Third Battle of Falluja
The United States is still involved in Iraq, though more quietly.
Feb 6, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
This Band Billed the Pentagon $666,000 for Using Its Music to Torture GITMO Prisoners This Band Billed the Pentagon $666,000 for Using Its Music to Torture GITMO Prisoners
Industrial rock band Skinny Puppy doesn't want its music to be used "as a weapon."
Feb 5, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
The Philippines Raises a Chinese Bogeyman The Philippines Raises a Chinese Bogeyman
President Benigno Aquino compares China’s offshore assertiveness to Hitler’s Sudetenland grab.
Feb 5, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
A Rocky Year May Lie Ahead for India-US Ties A Rocky Year May Lie Ahead for India-US Ties
On human rights, nuclear energy, climate change and more, the US and India are set to clash.
Feb 5, 2014 / Barbara Crossette
Army Finds Key to Improving Soldiers’ Mental Health, and It’s Exactly What You’d Expect Army Finds Key to Improving Soldiers’ Mental Health, and It’s Exactly What You’d Expect
To prevent mental illness in American soldiers, bring them home.
Feb 4, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege? Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege?
A document leaked by Edward Snowden, along with interviews with lawyers representing terrorism suspects, reveal a disturbing loophole in this once-sacred legal principle.
Feb 4, 2014 / Nicolas Niarchos
The Super Bowl of War: Three Decades of Failure in Afghanistan The Super Bowl of War: Three Decades of Failure in Afghanistan
War is just another game the US loves to play.
Feb 4, 2014 / Robert Scheer