We Have Just Been Handed the Pentagon Papers of Our Generation We Have Just Been Handed the Pentagon Papers of Our Generation
The Afghanistan Papers are a devastating indictment of our military and political leaders. The question is: Will anyone notice?
Dec 13, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
I’m Watching My Students Become Soldiers in Our Endless Wars I’m Watching My Students Become Soldiers in Our Endless Wars
At West Point, Graduation Day felt more like a tragedy than a triumph.
Nov 8, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
Military Service in the Era of Eternal War Military Service in the Era of Eternal War
An army veteran recounts the exasperation and disillusionment experienced while serving in America’s forever wars.
Sep 24, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War? Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War?
Like Vietnam, the Afghan war should have never been fought, will never be won, and should be ended as soon as possible.
Jul 29, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
America’s Allies in the Middle East Are the Real ‘Troika of Tyranny’ America’s Allies in the Middle East Are the Real ‘Troika of Tyranny’
John Bolton claims that “socialist” states in Latin America are a threat. He’s lying to you.
May 30, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
An American Soldier’s Dissent An American Soldier’s Dissent
A veteran criticizes the US Army for racism, sexual violence, and a toxic culture that places “duty’” above ethics.
Apr 1, 2019 / Danny Sjursen
The ‘Adults’ in the Room Are the Problem The ‘Adults’ in the Room Are the Problem
Maybe it’s time to think of them as the tools of a military-industrial-congressional complex that continues to serve up endless war.
Dec 27, 2018 / Danny Sjursen
The United States Is Militarizing the Globe The United States Is Militarizing the Globe
Still trapped in a greater Middle Eastern quagmire, the US military prepares for worldwide combat.
Nov 21, 2018 / Danny Sjursen
American Policy in the Middle East Has Repeatedly Produced Insider Attacks American Policy in the Middle East Has Repeatedly Produced Insider Attacks
And it’s almost certainly true that more are on the way.
Oct 1, 2018 / Danny Sjursen
Hail Donald Caesar! Hail Donald Caesar!
A new bill might give Trump a blank check for war.
May 3, 2018 / Danny Sjursen