The Global War on Stealth Underwear The Global War on Stealth Underwear
There is no "war" against terrorism. Not if by war one means doing the obvious and checking a highly suspicious air traveler's underwear to see if explosives have been sewn in.
Dec 30, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Why Attack Obama for Terrorist Acts? Why Attack Obama for Terrorist Acts?
The Nation's Chris Hayes challenges the right wing rhetoric of conservative Rep. Peter King regarding the attempted terror attack on Christmas.
Why War Will Take No Holidays in 2010 Why War Will Take No Holidays in 2010
From the point of view of peace or de-escalation, 2010 will be a year of no significance.
Dec 23, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt
Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam
Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?
Dec 22, 2009 / Editorial / Aram Roston
How to Exit Afghanistan How to Exit Afghanistan
A timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan should set the stage for the military neutralization of the country.
Dec 22, 2009 / Editorial / Selig S. Harrison
Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola
Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) discusses his subcommittee's investigation into charges that the Department of Defense is essentially bribing Taliban warlords so US supply lines can safel...
US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection US Army Depends on Afghan Security Firm for Protection
Escalation in Afghanistan means a surge in contractors, which means that thousands more Afghans will be hired to work at US bases, guard US installations and participate in US trai...
Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Peace and War in Oslo Peace and War in Oslo
Obama's Nobel speech offered a distorted view of America's role in the world and a shallow understanding of just war.
Dec 16, 2009 / Editorial / David Cortright
Afghanistan Escalation Ramps Up Contractor Presence Afghanistan Escalation Ramps Up Contractor Presence
Jeremy Scahill argues that as the Afghanistan escalation ramps up, President Obama is "surpassing Bush-era level of reliance on...for for-profit war corporations."
Obama’s Nine Surges Obama’s Nine Surges
Despite the seeming specificity of the president's West Point speech on the Afghan War--30,000 new troops at a cost of $30 billion--Americans got little sense of just how big and h...
Dec 11, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt