US Wars and Military Action

Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan? Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan?

Draw your own conclusions.

Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Lackland Instructor Convicted for Sex Crimes, As Pressure on Congress Mounts Lackland Instructor Convicted for Sex Crimes, As Pressure on Congress Mounts

Sgt. Luis Walker was sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Now will Congress investigate?

Jul 24, 2012 / Soumya Karlamangla

Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In

Don't expect anything to change at the Department of Defense in 2012.

Jul 24, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics The Damascus Blast: Syrian Rebels Back Al Qaeda–Style Tactics

Russia warns US against backing rebels.

Jul 18, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Why Won’t Congress Investigate the Sex Abuse Scandal at Lackland Air Force Base?

Why Won’t Congress Investigate the Sex Abuse Scandal at Lackland Air Force Base? Why Won’t Congress Investigate the Sex Abuse Scandal at Lackland Air Force Base?

Twelve of the base's instructors have been accused of sexual assault, with thirty-one female trainees identified as victims.

Jul 17, 2012 / Soumya Karlamangla

Wolfowitz Wants War Against Syria Wolfowitz Wants War Against Syria

All while the UN and Kofi Annan continue to seek diplomatic solution.

Jul 5, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

What Has Really Happened to America’s Soldiers What Has Really Happened to America’s Soldiers

If US troops find themselves morally injured, shouldn’t we ask: Who put them in the position to suffer such wounds in the first place?

Jun 28, 2012 / Nan Levinson

Russia, Syria and Iran Russia, Syria and Iran

It’s a high-stakes poker game over the future of Bashar Assad.

Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Romney: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Romney: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran

Mitt believes he has the authority to attack Iran without Congressional approval.

Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

The New Obama Doctrine The New Obama Doctrine

Obama's plan for global war uses a variety of extra-legal methods including drones, civilian and proxy fighters, and cyber warfare. 

Jun 14, 2012 / Nick Turse

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