All Sides in the Ukraine War Have Been Using Cluster Bombs Since 2014 All Sides in the Ukraine War Have Been Using Cluster Bombs Since 2014
The nihilism of the battlefield is reflected in hypocritical statements churned out by Kyiv and Moscow.
Jul 12, 2023 / Lev Golinkin
The Unlearned Lessons From the War in Iraq The Unlearned Lessons From the War in Iraq
You don’t have to reflect on a war if that war doesn’t end, let alone pay reparations for your crimes.
Mar 17, 2023 / Column / Spencer Ackerman
Is There Any Honor In War? Is There Any Honor In War?
It’s time for us to begin seeing war not as our making but our unmaking—as democracy’s undoing as well as the brutal thing it truly is.
Oct 7, 2022 / William Astore
The War in Ukraine Is at a Decisive Turning Point The War in Ukraine Is at a Decisive Turning Point
Can nuclear escalation be averted?
Sep 27, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Asking “What About…?” Is Essential to Achieving Justice Asking “What About…?” Is Essential to Achieving Justice
Selective empathy prevents us from making connections.
Jul 22, 2022 / Editorial / Viet Thanh Nguyen
War Is a Form of Terrorism War Is a Form of Terrorism
If we lack empathy for those who suffer in our wars, we endanger humanity’s future.
Jun 2, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
Civic Engagement In an Age of Perpetual War Civic Engagement In an Age of Perpetual War
A conversation with Phil Klay about his new book Uncertain Ground and the moral imperatives and ambiguities of civilian life amidst constant conflict.
May 11, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Noah Flora
These Are the Civilian Deaths You Don’t Hear About These Are the Civilian Deaths You Don’t Hear About
Until the Defense Department overhauls its air strike policies, civilians will continue to die in attacks.
Apr 27, 2022 / Nick Turse
Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution
Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.
Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio
For Once, Hats Off to “The New York Times” For Once, Hats Off to “The New York Times”
The paper of record may be guilty of milquetoast politics, but credit is due for its brave exposure of a US war crime.
Nov 30, 2021 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan