Peace in Afghanistan? Maybe—but a Minerals Rush Is Already Underway Peace in Afghanistan? Maybe—but a Minerals Rush Is Already Underway
And that rush is a direct result of Trump’s pressure on the Afghan government to open up the country to foreign corporations.
Jan 30, 2019 / Antony Loewenstein
The Endless Cost of Washington’s Lost Wars The Endless Cost of Washington’s Lost Wars
American forces are engaged in an open-ended war on terror in 80 countries, costing nearly $6 trillion since 2001
Jan 28, 2019 / William J. Astore
The American Empire’s History of Amnesia The American Empire’s History of Amnesia
Trump’s recent comments on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan demonstrate the country’s reluctance to remember its foreign policy indiscretions.
Jan 24, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt
Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It
Congress never declared war on Syria, so why are members of Congress having a meltdown over Trump’s decision?
Dec 21, 2018 / John Nichols
Give Your Heart Out! Give Your Heart Out!
A list of 10 charitable organizations to help out this holiday season.
Dec 7, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Long Ago, I Hurt Families Like My Own Long Ago, I Hurt Families Like My Own
Afghanistan is 7,000 miles away, but there are moments when it feels like I never left.
Nov 13, 2018 / Rory Fanning
Why Liberal Hegemony? Why Liberal Hegemony?
Three new books make the case against a failed grand strategy.
Nov 12, 2018 / James Carden
The Pentagon Has Won Its Most Important War The Pentagon Has Won Its Most Important War
Despite a losing record, today’s military doesn’t have to atone for its failures.
Oct 25, 2018 / William Astore
The War Anniversary You Forgot to Mark The War Anniversary You Forgot to Mark
The media have forgotten about America’s longest war.
Oct 22, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt
It Is Time to End the Forever War in Afghanistan It Is Time to End the Forever War in Afghanistan
This week marks 17 years since the war began.
Oct 5, 2018 / James Carden