Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?
The Constitution alone cannot keep the US from fighting wars it shouldn't be involved in—like the one in Libya.
Jun 29, 2011 / The Editors
The War on Civil Liberties The War on Civil Liberties
As the US scales back the war in Afghanistan, shouldn't we be scaling back the sacrifices of civil liberties we've made here at home?
Jun 29, 2011 / David Cole
The Pawbama Doctrine The Pawbama Doctrine
In broad strokes Tim Pawlenty’s foreign policy speaks to the American religious right. But up close—like at a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations—he’...
Jun 28, 2011 / Ben Adler
War Fever Subsides in Washington War Fever Subsides in Washington
Nearly ten years have passed since Washington set out to redeem the Greater Middle East. In the pursuit of its saving mission, the American messiah has pretty much worn itself out....
Jun 28, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Memo to Obama: Talk to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Memo to Obama: Talk to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
War didn't work in Libya, and too-gentle persuasion failed in Bahrain. Why would talking tough work in Syria?
Jun 28, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense
Still, some argue that the United States must maintain—or even increase—Pentagon spending.
Jun 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Haiti’s Fraudulent Election Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Haiti’s Fraudulent Election
Recently-released WikiLeaks cables reveal that Haiti's self-appointed guardians—the US, EU and UN—supported an election in the country despite obvious evidence that it ...
Jun 24, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Tracking the WikiLeaks Haiti Cables Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Tracking the WikiLeaks Haiti Cables
The Nation's Dan Coughlin and Haïti Liberté's Kim Ives continue their exposé on the WikiLeaks Haiti cables.
Jun 24, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Nine War Words That Define Our World Nine War Words That Define Our World
Nine common terms associated with our present wars that probably don’t mean what you think they mean.
Jun 23, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
Obama Fails to Outline Sensible Afghan Drawdown Obama Fails to Outline Sensible Afghan Drawdown
The president sticks with tired rationale about using the US military to force a political deal, rather than negotiating one.
Jun 23, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss