Secret US Military Documents Reveal a Constellation of American Military Bases Across Africa Secret US Military Documents Reveal a Constellation of American Military Bases Across Africa
Newly disclosed numbers contradict more than a decade’s worth of dissembling by US Africa Command.
Apr 27, 2017 / Nick Turse
American Special Operations Forces Are Deployed to 70 Percent of the World’s Countries American Special Operations Forces Are Deployed to 70 Percent of the World’s Countries
Will Obama’s legacy as Commander-in-Chief continue under Trump?
Jan 5, 2017 / Nick Turse
Declassified: The Military’s Border-Busting Operations in Africa Declassified: The Military’s Border-Busting Operations in Africa
Officials say military operations in Africa are only about assisting partner nations. That’s not true.
Dec 19, 2016 / Nick Turse
Inside Trump Tower, You Can Hardly Hear the Protesters Inside Trump Tower, You Can Hardly Hear the Protesters
A visit to the other White House offers a preview of Donald Trump’s America.
Nov 29, 2016 / Nick Turse
What Can We Expect From Donald Trump, US Commander in Chief? What Can We Expect From Donald Trump, US Commander in Chief?
We have no idea, but intending to “bomb the shit out of” ISIS isn’t a good sign.
Nov 15, 2016 / Nick Turse
Where the Bodies Are Buried Where the Bodies Are Buried
War and survival in South Sudan’s forgotten town.
Oct 20, 2016 / Nick Turse
Why America’s Military Isn’t Even Close to Being the Greatest in the World Why America’s Military Isn’t Even Close to Being the Greatest in the World
US military strategy should go beyond “killing people and breaking things”—but it doesn’t.
Sep 27, 2016 / Nick Turse
How Many Missions Has the US Military Carried Out in Africa? No One Knows For Sure. How Many Missions Has the US Military Carried Out in Africa? No One Knows For Sure.
The military continues to downplay its numbers in Africa while US taxpayers cover the rising costs.
Sep 6, 2016 / Nick Turse
Even AFRICOM’s Own Commander Admits Its Strategy Is Not Working Even AFRICOM’s Own Commander Admits Its Strategy Is Not Working
It’s not often a general calls out another general. But that’s how bad things have gotten at AFRICOM.
Aug 2, 2016 / Nick Turse
The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension
Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?
Jul 5, 2016 / Nick Turse