Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War? Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War?
The NSA illegally monitored United Nations diplomats and weapons inspectors in an effort to get the Iraq War approved.
Jun 11, 2013 / George Zornick
What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway? What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?
The drama about the leaks shouldn't overwhelm the drama in the leaks themselves
Jun 6, 2013 / Chase Madar
Jeremy Scahill: There Was No Due Process in Awlaki Assassination Jeremy Scahill: There Was No Due Process in Awlaki Assassination
Anwar al-Awlaki was an American citizen, and he should have been afforded the rights guaranteed under the constitution.
Jun 5, 2013 / Press Room
Will Obama End the Long War on Terror? Will Obama End the Long War on Terror?
There are some hopeful signs, including his recent speech at the National Defense University and a new, less hawkish foreign policy team.
Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
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 / Chase Madar
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?
Obama discussed the targeted killing operation today, but will anything really change?
May 23, 2013 / Jeremy Scahill
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 / George Zornick
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 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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