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US Military
US Military news and analysis from The Nation
January 14, 2021
When will America free itself from war?
January 11, 2021
Involvement of current and former troops in a failed putsch strikes at the heart of democracy. The response can’t be left to law enforcement alone.
January 5, 2021
We need a decisive break from the previous century of US policy toward Iran, which has been based on domination.
December 30, 2020
Under a Biden presidency, perhaps the horrors of 2020 can force a real conversation about national security in 2021.
December 18, 2020
Thousands of service members have been diagnosed with the virus. Meanwhile, the military tells them they have to pay for the test out of pocket.
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December 14, 2020
Substantive civilian control means ensuring that the pursuit of security aligns with the preservation of liberty at home.
December 11, 2020
Yes, drawdowns of American forces abroad are overdue—but the president’s latest orders serve his interests, not the country’s.
December 10, 2020
Now is the time to prevent a possible strike on Iran, before Trump’s military posturing becomes military action.
December 9, 2020
Veterans and journalists Danny Sjursen and William Astore discuss the roots of and resistance to our endless wars.
December 8, 2020
Besides failing to end our forever wars, the Trump administration has set us on course for a prolonged, potentially catastrophic cold war with China and Russia.