The Age of American Shadow Power The Age of American Shadow Power
Covert operations have now assumed a dominant—and destructive—role in US foreign policy.
Apr 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Juan Cole
The Afghan Syndrome The Afghan Syndrome
Vietnam has left town. Say hello to the new syndrome on the block.
Apr 10, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
Joining the Whistleblowers’ Club Joining the Whistleblowers’ Club
What we lost in Iraq and Washington between 2009 and 2012.
Apr 9, 2012 / Peter Van Buren
‘Such an Instrument Is a Standing Army’ ‘Such an Instrument Is a Standing Army’
Eric on his return to Yale. Reed reviews Rachel Maddow's new book, Drift.
Apr 5, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Thinking the Unthinkable on Iran Thinking the Unthinkable on Iran
A war on Iran to stop its nuclear program would bring on a proliferation catastrophe.
Apr 4, 2012 / Feature / Jonathan Schell
The Problems With BDS The Problems With BDS
If the anti-Israel boycott's losing vote at the Park Slope Food Coop really was a victory for BDS, that's a bad thing.
US Must Back Syria Ceasefire US Must Back Syria Ceasefire
Russia, China support the United Nations plan.
Mar 29, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War
Obama should capitalize on antiwar sentiment in the election.
Mar 27, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Jeremy Scahill: Obama Is the Only Person Keeping Abdulelah Haider Shaye in Prison Jeremy Scahill: Obama Is the Only Person Keeping Abdulelah Haider Shaye in Prison
Why is President Obama keeping a journalist imprisoned in Yemen?
Mar 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Throwing Money at the Pentagon Throwing Money at the Pentagon
A lesson in Republican math and military spending.
Mar 20, 2012 / William D. Hartung