Lauren Wilkinson’s Novel of Race, Empire, and Espionage Lauren Wilkinson’s Novel of Race, Empire, and Espionage
American Spy examines the intersections between spycraft and living in America as a black person.
Jan 20, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Wilson
Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen
Trump’s actions show how little the political class has learned about war.
Jan 17, 2020 / Column / Laila Lalami
The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War
It may be about to fail us again.
Jan 16, 2020 / Connie Schultz
Welcome to the Global War of Error Welcome to the Global War of Error
For the Pentagon, failing to win individual wars means more money—and power—for a bloated national security state.
Jan 16, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
The Only Way Out of Our Latest War The Only Way Out of Our Latest War
We cannot let the president continue our misadventures in the Middle East.
Jan 16, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Why Raytheon Sponsors Math Contests for Kids Why Raytheon Sponsors Math Contests for Kids
Weapons manufacturers have figured out an early recruitment strategy.
Jan 15, 2020 / Grafton Tanner
How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes
Under Trump, the use of drone warfare—which grew dramatically under Obama—guarantees countless more will needlessly die in America’s wars.
Jan 14, 2020 / Allegra Harpootlian
How Rising Temperatures Increase the Likelihood of Nuclear War How Rising Temperatures Increase the Likelihood of Nuclear War
As climate changes stresses our human institutions, we are likely to face deadly conflicts over critical resources.
Jan 13, 2020 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority
So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?
Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols