US Military

Trump at a military base in Iraq

Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon

Despite a woeful 75-year military record, the Pentagon’s coffers are overflowing with taxpayer dollars.

Feb 5, 2020 / William Astore

Army Humvees

It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All

The United States needs to accede to the will of the Iraqi people and finally put our wars to rest.

Feb 4, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin

Putin in Israel Putin in Israel

Conflicting new Cold War memories.

Feb 3, 2020 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight

We’re facing two existential dangers simultaneously: nuclear war and climate change.

Jan 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Parasite cast and director at 2020 SAG Awards.

‘Parasite’ Has Opened American Eyes to South Korea’s Reality ‘Parasite’ Has Opened American Eyes to South Korea’s Reality

Now we need a film to cut through US myths about the North.

Jan 24, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

Trump at Hangar Rally

The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump

America’s disturbingly well-oiled war machine is being taken to the extreme under the current administration.

Jan 24, 2020 / Danny Sjursen

The Pentagon in Washington

The Pentagon’s New Budget Is a Recipe For Disaster The Pentagon’s New Budget Is a Recipe For Disaster

Taxpayer dollars will continue to pour into a revolving-door industry with little oversight and outrageous spending.

Jan 23, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger

Mourners attend a funeral procession for Suleimani and al-Muhandis.

The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering

His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.

Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi

Welcome to the Global War of Error

Welcome to the Global War of Error Welcome to the Global War of Error

For the Pentagon, failing to win individual wars means more money—and power—for a bloated national security state.

Jan 16, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election

15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election 15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election

The children I saw then would be adults now. I wonder how tired they must be of being stuck between the US and Iran.

Jan 9, 2020 / Jerad W. Alexander

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