War and Peace

In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War

In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War

The growing humanitarian catastrophe is not just an accidental outcome of the conflict—the Assad regime has been deliberately targeting healthcare infrastructure and personne...

Nov 7, 2013 / Omar Ghabra

The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop

The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop

Supporters of “enhanced interrogation” tout dubious claims of its effectiveness but ignore two cases where it failed to thwart terrorism.

Nov 7, 2013 / Katherine Hawkins

Encounters With the American Military in Afghanistan

Encounters With the American Military in Afghanistan Encounters With the American Military in Afghanistan

Here’s the cost of American-style war.

Nov 7, 2013 / Ann Jones

Ending Central Africa’s Slaughter

Ending Central Africa’s Slaughter Ending Central Africa’s Slaughter

Finally, a light at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel.

Nov 6, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation

Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation

For nearly four decades, Sahrawis have struggled for independence from Morocco. There are growing fears of a return to arms.

Nov 4, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq

It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq

Obama shouldn’t arm Maliki’s government.

Nov 1, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Marijuana and Police Militarization: Mission Creep Marijuana and Police Militarization: Mission Creep

How the war on pot has fueled SWAT raids and paramilitary policing.

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / The Nation

Drone Victims Appear Before Congress for the First Time

Drone Victims Appear Before Congress for the First Time Drone Victims Appear Before Congress for the First Time

Three Pakistanis put a face to America's drone wars on Capitol Hill Tuesday. 

Oct 29, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Dirty Wars, Continued: How Does the ‘Global War on Terror’ Ever End?

Dirty Wars, Continued: How Does the ‘Global War on Terror’ Ever End? Dirty Wars, Continued: How Does the ‘Global War on Terror’ Ever End?

With drone strikes and kill lists, the president set a dangerous precedent.

Oct 29, 2013 / Jeremy Scahill

New Film Highlights the Human Cost of Drone Warfare

New Film Highlights the Human Cost of Drone Warfare New Film Highlights the Human Cost of Drone Warfare

A new film aims to help end American indifference to the tragedy of drone warfare. 

Oct 24, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

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