We’re All Suspects in Obama’s America We’re All Suspects in Obama’s America
In his recent speech, the president offered an unbridled defense of the surveillance state.
Jan 21, 2014 / Robert Scheer
The US Keeps Iran Out of Syria Talks The US Keeps Iran Out of Syria Talks
But excluding Tehran will only make the peace conference that much harder.
Jan 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Is There a Solution in Syria? Is There a Solution in Syria?
The United States and Russia are working on the Geneva peace conference, but it’s a long shot. Best hope: local ceasefires.
Jan 17, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
America’s Secret War in 134 Countries America’s Secret War in 134 Countries
The deployment of US Special Operations forces is a growing form of overseas power projection.
Jan 16, 2014 / Nick Turse
Push for New Sanctions on Iran Stalls Amid Growing Resistance Push for New Sanctions on Iran Stalls Amid Growing Resistance
Democratic senators warn new economic punishments are "a march towards war."
Jan 15, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Blown Away by ‘Grounded’: Drone Warfare Up Close and Personal Blown Away by ‘Grounded’: Drone Warfare Up Close and Personal
A new play by George Brant brings home the human costs of America’s remote killing machine.
Jan 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Bob Dreyfuss
How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny
In a bloody career that spanned decades, he destroyed entire cities and presided over the killing of countless civilians.
Jan 11, 2014 / Max Blumenthal
The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan
The multiple civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan show the dangers of creating mini-states.
Jan 8, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In? Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?
Obama wants another decade of war in Afghanistan—but a new book says he’s already lost faith in the mission.
Jan 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / George Zornick
Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries? Why Are US Special Operations Forces Deployed in Over 100 Countries?
That’s over 60 percent of the nations on the planet.
Jan 7, 2014 / Nick Turse