US Wars and Military Action

Every Picture Tells a Story, Don’t It? (Guantánamo Turns 9) Every Picture Tells a Story, Don’t It? (Guantánamo Turns 9)

What we see when we see the photos of the first twenty detainees the Bush administration transferred to Camp X-Ray.

Jan 11, 2011 / The Notion / Nancy Goldstein

Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You? Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You?

Have you noticed that Lockheed Martin, the giant weapons corporation, is shadowing you? If you have a life, Lockheed Martin is likely a part of it.

Jan 11, 2011 / William D. Hartung

Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’ Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’

Cleric, returned after four years in Iran, challenges Maliki to expel American troops–or else.

Jan 10, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

America’s Empire of Bases 2.0 America’s Empire of Bases 2.0

How many military bases does the US really have around the globe?

Jan 10, 2011 / Nick Turse

Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister

Chinese tell Pentagon chief that US arms sales to Taiwan are a threat to China's "core interests."

Jan 10, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama Slaps Down Petraeus on Invading Pakistan Obama Slaps Down Petraeus on Invading Pakistan

The military has floated plans to send Special Forces across the Afghan border into Pakistan's tribal areas. Not gonna happen.

Jan 8, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Gates to China: ‘Times’ Hypes China’s Military Threat, Again Gates to China: ‘Times’ Hypes China’s Military Threat, Again

Imagine! A great world power wants to expand its military reach.

Jan 6, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Freedom Fighters for a Fading Empire Freedom Fighters for a Fading Empire

What it means when Obama says we have the world’s finest fighting force.

Jan 6, 2011 / William J. Astore

The Pentagon’s Urge to Surge The Pentagon’s Urge to Surge

For a country embroiled in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, once you begin down the path of invasion and occupation, turning back is as difficult as an addict going cold turkey.

Jan 4, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

A Real December Review for Afghanistan A Real December Review for Afghanistan

The Department of Defense's December review of Afghan strategy glossed over real challenges to the US involvement in the country's political and economic development.

Jan 3, 2011 / Greg Kaufmann

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