Libya

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

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

Syria protest

How to Avoid the Anti-Imperialism of Fools How to Avoid the Anti-Imperialism of Fools

The logic of “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” is a recipe for empty cynicism.

Apr 6, 2021 / Gilbert Achcar

The EU’s Shame Is Locked Away in Libya

The EU’s Shame Is Locked Away in Libya The EU’s Shame Is Locked Away in Libya

Incarcerated refugees wrote on mattresses with tomato paste: “We condemn EU policy on innocent detainee refugees in Libya.”

Nov 13, 2019 / Jérôme Tubiana

Libya Airstrike

The Corporeal Wreckage of War The Corporeal Wreckage of War

How victims of combat in Libya, Afghanistan, and elsewhere carry the memories of war on their bodies.

Sep 9, 2019 / Nick Turse

Libya Airstrike

For Americans, War Has Always Been a Spectator Sport For Americans, War Has Always Been a Spectator Sport

From the Civil War to Vietnam, Americans have always been captivated by war’s spectacle.

Jun 28, 2019 / Nick Turse

When Will Washington End the Forever War?

When Will Washington End the Forever War? When Will Washington End the Forever War?

A new breed of progressive politicians and activists is challenging the bipartisan consensus—but there’s a long way to go.

Apr 24, 2019 / Feature / David Klion

Putin at desk

Who Is Responsible for the New US-Russian Cold War? Who Is Responsible for the New US-Russian Cold War?

A discussion of the Stephen F. Cohen–Michael McFaul debate.

May 16, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Migrants in Mediterranean

Over 2,000 Migrants Have Died Crossing the Mediterranean So Far This Year Over 2,000 Migrants Have Died Crossing the Mediterranean So Far This Year

The failure of European nations to develop a unified humanitarian response is taking an unacceptable toll in lives lost.

Jul 25, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Afghan Escalation

Trump’s Chaos Is Covering for Stealth Escalation Overseas Trump’s Chaos Is Covering for Stealth Escalation Overseas

Americans are tired of wars without end. But the reality is that we are headed into more war without public support, without a sensible strategy or a clear purpose.

Jun 27, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

US marines outside of Falluja in 2004.

Why Those Spring Breakers Chanted ‘Build That Wall’ Why Those Spring Breakers Chanted ‘Build That Wall’

We shouldn’t be surprised—they’re the children of unending war.

Mar 21, 2017 / Greg Grandin

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