US Military

NATO exercise

The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia

Massive military exercises and a troop buildup on NATO’s eastern flank reflect a dangerous new strategy.

Jul 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.

Jul 6, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

General David Petraeus retirement

The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension

Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?

Jul 5, 2016 / Dispatch / Nick Turse

Protest at Syria and Iraq hearing

America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November

Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.

Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden

EU and UK Flags

Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People) Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People)

Unwilling to confront its own responsibility, the US political-media elite is again demonizing Putin and denigrating democracy to explain the UK vote to leave the EU.

Jun 29, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

How Brexit Could Avert a New Cold War

How Brexit Could Avert a New Cold War How Brexit Could Avert a New Cold War

Could the people’s vote force the EU to lighten its destructive austerity and lead NATO to reconsider its increasingly reckless posture toward Russia?

Jun 28, 2016 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel

US Special Forces in Africa

What Is the US Military Trying to Hide About Its Missions in Africa? What Is the US Military Trying to Hide About Its Missions in Africa?

The US military has underplayed its missions in Africa by massaging its numbers in testimony to Congress.

Jun 23, 2016 / Nick Turse

Ash Carter Drone

Air Power Is Unlikely to Solve America’s Problems Air Power Is Unlikely to Solve America’s Problems

Despite the sorry results delivered by air power over the last 65 years, the US military continues to invest heavily in it.

Jun 21, 2016 / William J. Astore

Mapping Allegations of an American War Crime

Mapping Allegations of an American War Crime Mapping Allegations of an American War Crime

A new interactive platform invites you to explore evidence that an elite American unit murdered Afghan civilians and buried them around their base.

Jun 21, 2016 / Matthieu Aikins

‘The Nation’ and SITU Research Present: Where the Bodies Are Buried

‘The Nation’ and SITU Research Present: Where the Bodies Are Buried ‘The Nation’ and SITU Research Present: Where the Bodies Are Buried

Innovative interactive online platform presents evidence of alleged war crimes committed by US military unit, currently under investigation by US government.

Jun 21, 2016 / Press Room

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