US Wars and Military Action

Seven Myths About Bradley Manning

Seven Myths About Bradley Manning Seven Myths About Bradley Manning

How to set your bullshit detector for Manning court-martial media coverage.

Jun 3, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Obama Rejects Perpetual War, but Questions Remain About Targeted Killings

Obama Rejects Perpetual War, but Questions Remain About Targeted Killings Obama Rejects Perpetual War, but Questions Remain About Targeted Killings

Until the president defines what “associated forces” are, the current formulation leaves open the possibility of unlimited, unending use of military force anywhere in t...

May 23, 2013 / John Sifton

Was the Assassination of Four US Citizens Legal?

Was the Assassination of Four US Citizens Legal? Was the Assassination of Four US Citizens Legal?

Obama discussed the targeted killing operation today, but will anything really change?

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

A National Commission to Heal ‘Psychic’ Wounds of War

A National Commission to Heal ‘Psychic’ Wounds of War A National Commission to Heal ‘Psychic’ Wounds of War

The country isn’t dealing with the burden it placed on post-September 11 veterans—and some members of Congress want to start the conversation.

May 14, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Barney Frank Talks Common Sense

Barney Frank Talks Common Sense Barney Frank Talks Common Sense

The congressman sees an opportunity to confront military bloat in the deficit debates and war-weariness.

May 1, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

With Friends Like These: On Pakistan

With Friends Like These: On Pakistan With Friends Like These: On Pakistan

Ahmed Rashid’s gloomy, essential account of the divisive US-Pakistan alliance.

Apr 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Christian Parenti

Obama: Stay Out of Syria!

Obama: Stay Out of Syria! Obama: Stay Out of Syria!

The answer is diplomacy, not war.

Apr 26, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Inside America’s Dirty Wars

Inside America’s Dirty Wars Inside America’s Dirty Wars

How three US citizens were killed by their own government in the space of one month in 2011.

Apr 24, 2013 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Jeremy Scahill: Killing Anwar al-Awlaki

Jeremy Scahill: Killing Anwar al-Awlaki Jeremy Scahill: Killing Anwar al-Awlaki

With the killing of Awlaki, the president of the United States became judge, jury and executioner for American citizens.

Apr 23, 2013 / Video / Francis Reynolds

‘It Happens At All Bases, All Branches’: An Interview with the Makers of ‘The Invisible War’

‘It Happens At All Bases, All Branches’: An Interview with the Makers of ‘The Invisible War’ ‘It Happens At All Bases, All Branches’: An Interview with the Makers of ‘The Invisible War’

Director Kirby Dick and producer Amy Ziering tell The Nation what the military can do to prevent sexual assault.

Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Anna Simonton

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