Clueless in Afghanistan—and Washington Clueless in Afghanistan—and Washington
All the strangeness of our American world in one article.
Jul 26, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
The Petraeus Syndrome The Petraeus Syndrome
As Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan, could success be worse than failure?
Jul 12, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Americans are Hooked on War Americans are Hooked on War
War has become the norm and "our world has become so oblivious to it," says Tom Engelhardt. “There’s a mindset that goes with American war making, and it&rsqu...
Jun 25, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
America Is Detached From the War America Is Detached From the War
Bush's plotless dream, smoking drones and other strange tales from the crypt.
Jun 24, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Washington Is Drunk on War Washington Is Drunk on War
Mark it on your calendar. It seems we’ve finally entered the Soviet era in America.
Jun 15, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
American Denial American Denial
A commencement address for those graduating into a disillusioned and disconnected can't-do nation.
Jun 1, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Obama’s Flailing Wars: A Study in BP-Style “Pragmatism” Obama’s Flailing Wars: A Study in BP-Style “Pragmatism”
The deeper strategic incoherence that lies under the president's AfPak flip-flop.
May 17, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
When Was the Last Time You Visited Iraq? When Was the Last Time You Visited Iraq?
A provocative exploration of what Americans can't see in their war zones--but think they can.
Apr 16, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Believe It or Not (2010 Imperial Edition) Believe It or Not (2010 Imperial Edition)
US war-fighting numbers to knock your socks off.
Apr 6, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
How to Fight a Better War (Next Time): Three Fixes for the American Way of War How to Fight a Better War (Next Time): Three Fixes for the American Way of War
Some (im)practical fixes for the American way of war the next time around so that it won't last longer than the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War II combined.
Mar 2, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt