Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History? Will the United States Become a Footnote in Afghanistan’s History?
In the new politics of Afghanistan, the Obama administration finds itself being reduced to the status of bystander.
Mar 31, 2015 / Dilip Hiro
Can the United States Own Up to Its War Crimes During the Korean War? Can the United States Own Up to Its War Crimes During the Korean War?
An American journalist uncovers some ugly truths about the “forgotten war.”
Mar 30, 2015 / Tim Shorrock
We Need a Million More Bowe Bergdahls, Says a Former US Army Ranger We Need a Million More Bowe Bergdahls, Says a Former US Army Ranger
To kill somebody for a cause you don’t believe in is potentially worse than being killed yourself, because those scars last forever.
Mar 26, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
1895–1905: When the American Empire Was Born 1895–1905: When the American Empire Was Born
Whenever a small force of Americans undertakes an expedition, the woods and hills become alive with enemies.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / The Nation
How I Got That Story How I Got That Story
“Stay to the end…and read everything”: Reporting the Iran/Contra scandal taught me everything I needed to know about covering Washington.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / David Corn
A Great Country Is One That Can Beat the Bejesus Out of Everyone Else A Great Country Is One That Can Beat the Bejesus Out of Everyone Else
And other myths of American patriotism.
Mar 17, 2015 / Nan Levinson
We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years We Have Been Watching the Same Movie About America’s Wars for 75 Years
Missed American Sniper? That’s okay—you’ve probably already seen it.
Feb 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Peter Van Buren
Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War
Loose language and one key omission might render Obama’s request meaningless, or even dangerous.
Feb 11, 2015 / George Zornick
Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No
Bush and Cheney claimed torture was the only option. These soldiers, agents and nurses proved them wrong.
Feb 10, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon
Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military
Ashton Carter offered the Senate Armed Services Committee few specifics on how his pledge would lead to success when so many others have failed.
Feb 4, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter