War and Peace

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: On the Ground in Syria Sharif Abdel Kouddous: On the Ground in Syria

A glimpse into Zabadani, a Syrian town under seige. 

Aug 14, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Obama’s Regime-Change Policy in Syria Obama’s Regime-Change Policy in Syria

When you’re a superpower, you can do anything you want to, it seems.

Aug 13, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

On the Ground in Zabadani, a Syrian Town in Revolt

On the Ground in Zabadani, a Syrian Town in Revolt On the Ground in Zabadani, a Syrian Town in Revolt

Seventeen months since the Syrian revolution began, residents of this town have grown grimly accustomed to a daily routine of indiscriminate violence.

Aug 13, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?

Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too? Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?

A growing body of evidence suggests that, at least mentally, the line between James Holmes and a Muslim jihadist may not be too thick.

Jul 25, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson

For Real: Torture America Style

For Real: Torture America Style For Real: Torture America Style

Institutionalized torture says not look what we can do, but look what we disown, what only the bad apples among us require.

Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker

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 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Syria’s ‘Descent Into All-Out Civil War’

Syria’s ‘Descent Into All-Out Civil War’ Syria’s ‘Descent Into All-Out Civil War’

Russia and China veto the UN resolution as fighting intensifies.

Jul 19, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The National Security Complex and You The National Security Complex and You

Your security’s a joke (and you’re the butt of it).

Jul 19, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

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 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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