US Special Forces Deployed in Iraq, Again US Special Forces Deployed in Iraq, Again
The return of US Special Forces is not likely to restore Iraqi stability, and they may become trapped in crossfire as sectarian tensions deepen.
Sep 25, 2012 / Tom Hayden
War Is (Still) Hell War Is (Still) Hell
From the Gettysburg to Afghanistan, our tendency to romanticize war causes us to gloss over its hellish aspects.
Sep 25, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Yemen Inflamed Yemen Inflamed
The mob that breached the US embassy was angry about an anti-Muslim film—but the country’s resentment of US policy runs much deeper.
Sep 15, 2012 / Adam Baron
Is the US Monopolizing War? Is the US Monopolizing War?
Military operations and arms sales are what America knows best.
Sep 13, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
The United States Must Abandon All Support for the Syrian Rebellion The United States Must Abandon All Support for the Syrian Rebellion
The crisis in Syria veers toward regionwide sectarian explosion.
Sep 6, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Mission Accomplished for Big Oil? Mission Accomplished for Big Oil?
How an American disaster paved the way for Big Oil’s rise—and possible fall—in Iraq.
Aug 23, 2012 / Greg Muttitt
Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan? Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan?
Draw your own conclusions.
Aug 20, 2012 / 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 / 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 / Bob Dreyfuss