In Afghanistan, the Beginning of the End? In Afghanistan, the Beginning of the End?
With eighteen Democratic senators voting for Feingold’s call for withdrawal from Afghanistan, is a long and bloody end to the quagmire in sight?
Jun 7, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Wikileaks Whistleblower Says Docs Show ‘Almost Criminal Political Dealings’ Wikileaks Whistleblower Says Docs Show ‘Almost Criminal Political Dealings’
A US military intelligence analyst, who claimed to be the source for the Wikileaks "Collateral Murder" video, has reportedly been arrested. But the biggest story here may...
Jun 7, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For? The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For?
Last month, the House of Representatives took steps toward repealing the military's discriminatory DADT policy, pending the results of a Pentagon study on the issue. But what impac...
Jun 4, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes
DoD Investigating Nine Cases of “Terrorism-Related Acts” by US Military and Contractors? DoD Investigating Nine Cases of “Terrorism-Related Acts” by US Military and Contractors?
The Pentagon's Inspector General won't comment on details of the investigations.
May 27, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan
Obama's strategy in Afghanistan lacks a clear, achievable mission, isn't in our national security interest and costs too much in treasure and lives.
May 26, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Pentagon Seeks Contractor to Move Weapons Through Pakistan/Afghanistan Pentagon Seeks Contractor to Move Weapons Through Pakistan/Afghanistan
The military's new contract solicitation suggests that private contractors are being used to get around the policy that the US does not conduct operations in Pakistan.
May 25, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
General Petraeus’s Secret Ops General Petraeus’s Secret Ops
If Obama knew about Petraeus's order to expand Special Ops in the Middle East and Asia, then he is a dangerous militarist. If he didn't know, he's a feckless incompetent. Take...
May 25, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
More Secret Talks with the Taliban More Secret Talks with the Taliban
Afghanistan is talking to the Taliban again, but there's no sign that President Obama wants any part of it.
May 20, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The F Word: Kabul, I Think We Have A Problem The F Word: Kabul, I Think We Have A Problem
Sure, we have an international mission to secure Afghanistan, but what does it say when a suicide bomber can drive 1,600 pounds of explosives into a NATO convoy?
May 19, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Obama’s ‘Hopeless’ Af-Pak Strategy Obama’s ‘Hopeless’ Af-Pak Strategy
Nation Contributing Editor Christian Parenti talks about Obama’s lack of planning when it comes to Af-Pak.