War and Peace

US Troops in Iraq in 2013? US Troops in Iraq in 2013?

 US casualties are rising again, yet Obama and McCain want forces to remain.

Jul 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South

The impact of climate change on developing countries has so far been devestating, and stands to get only worse.

Jun 30, 2011 / WNYC

Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’ Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’

Climate change is not just "bad weather." In fact, it fuels ethnic strife, religious violence and resource wars. 

Jun 30, 2011 / Democracy Now!

The Militarized Surrealism of Barack Obama The Militarized Surrealism of Barack Obama

 In Obama's Afghanistan speech, signs of the Great American Unraveling. 

Jun 30, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Talking With the Taliban Talking With the Taliban

 Talks are underway, but it's important to make sure Pakistan is on board.

Jun 29, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Empire or Republic?

Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?

The Constitution alone cannot keep the US from fighting wars it shouldn't be involved in—like the one in Libya.

Jun 29, 2011 / The Editors

War Fever Subsides in Washington War Fever Subsides in Washington

Nearly ten years have passed since Washington set out to redeem the Greater Middle East. In the pursuit of its saving mission, the American messiah has pretty much worn itself out....

Jun 28, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Why Is the Military Infiltrating Peace Activist Groups? Why Is the Military Infiltrating Peace Activist Groups?

When peace activists discovered that one of their fellow organizers was in fact a military informant, they decided to take their case to the courts.

Jun 27, 2011 / The Nation

Winners and Losers in the Great Global Energy Struggle to Come Winners and Losers in the Great Global Energy Struggle to Come

A thirty-year war for energy pre-eminence? You wouldn’t wish it on a desperate planet. But that’s where we’re headed and there’s no turning back.

Jun 27, 2011 / Michael T. Klare

Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense

Still, some argue that the United States must maintain—or even increase—Pentagon spending.

Jun 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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