War and Peace

Apocalypse on a String

Apocalypse on a String Apocalypse on a String

It’s not 1945 anymore. Humanity needs to get itself together.

Jun 4, 2013 / Noam Chomsky

Seven Myths About Bradley Manning

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 / Blog / Chase Madar

Cold War Redux?

Cold War Redux? Cold War Redux?

Are Washington, Moscow and Beijing using the global arms trade to create a new cold war?

May 30, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Obama Rejects Perpetual War, but Questions Remain About Targeted Killings

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? Was the Assassination of Four US Citizens Legal?

Obama discussed the targeted killing operation today, but will anything really change?

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Will Justice Be Possible In Guatemala? Will Justice Be Possible In Guatemala?

The historic genocide trial of Efraín Ríos Montt was a huge step. But his conviction has been overturned—and many others have blood on their hands, including cu...

May 23, 2013 / Frank Smyth

Guatemala’s Genocide on Trial

Guatemala’s Genocide on Trial Guatemala’s Genocide on Trial

The Constitutional Court may have vacated Efraín Ríos Montt’s conviction, but the struggle for justice will continue. And nothing can annul the survivors’...

May 22, 2013 / Editorial / Kate Doyle

Closure at Kent State?

Closure at Kent State? Closure at Kent State?

The newly unveiled May 4 Visitors Center attempts to reconcile the search for truth with the need for reconciliation and healing.

May 15, 2013 / Tom Hayden

Progress on US-Russia Peace Talks on Syria?

Progress on US-Russia Peace Talks on Syria? Progress on US-Russia Peace Talks on Syria?

McCain seems worried by the idea of peace, and the State Department refuses to rule out a role for Iran.

May 15, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

A National Commission to Heal ‘Psychic’ Wounds of War

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 / Blog / George Zornick

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