The International Criminal Court’s First Verdict Provokes Renewed Scrutiny The International Criminal Court’s First Verdict Provokes Renewed Scrutiny
ICC judges found the Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo guilty of conscripting children. Will this conviction make a difference?
Mar 20, 2012 / Barbara Crossette
A New Age of Enemies A New Age of Enemies
The unstoppable legacy of the war on terror.
Mar 19, 2012 / Karen J. Greenberg
Time to Get Out of Afghanistan Time to Get Out of Afghanistan
The mutual resentment between the Afghan people and the US military has broken out in the open.
Mar 14, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
Students Hold Vigil for 16 People Shot by US Soldier in Afghanistan Students Hold Vigil for 16 People Shot by US Soldier in Afghanistan
The candlelight vigil, which was organized by the UC Berkeley Afghan Student Association, was one of many held worldwide.
Mar 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Weiru Fang
Sergeant Massacre Sergeant Massacre
Obama is considering a quicker pullout, and it looks like Santorum and Gingrich agree.
Mar 13, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
War as the President’s Private Preserve War as the President’s Private Preserve
Obama breaks new ground when it comes to war with Iran.
Mar 12, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
Afghanistan’s Haditha: An Atrocity to End the War Afghanistan’s Haditha: An Atrocity to End the War
Burning babies—yes, it has come to this.
Mar 12, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan Washington’s Nightmare in Afghanistan
Why Afghan history is a sobering antidote to the relentless optimism of the American military.
Mar 8, 2012 / Ann Jones
The US, Israel and Iran The US, Israel and Iran
Obama foiled Netanyahu’s attempt to browbeat Washington into war. But the White House needs a new strategic approach.
Mar 7, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
The Enigma of Bhutan The Enigma of Bhutan
Two decades ago, nearly one-sixth of the population was forcibly expelled. How did King Wangchuck escape any real censure?