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Yesterday 5:30 am
In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy
But is the Biden administration listening?
Jacob Sugarman
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June 22, 2022
The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World
Relying on military power to shape events in distant countries requires very deep pockets and infinite patience—neither of which we currently possess.
Andrew J. Bacevich and Alex Jordan
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June 2, 2022
War Is a Form of Terrorism
If we lack empathy for those who suffer in our wars, we endanger humanity’s future.
Andrea Mazzarino
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May 27, 2022
Another Terrible Choice for Biden’s “Disinformation Board”
Michael Chertoff’s experience detaining Muslim Americans, justifying CIA torture, and helping to draft the Patriot Act make him an all-too-appropriate choice to advise this Orwellian agency.
Lev Golinkin
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May 20, 2022
George W. Bush Stumbles Into a Moment of Truth
The former president’s gaffe reminds us that his launching of a criminal war still demands justice.
Jeet Heer
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May 12, 2022
Why Can’t Washington Break Its War Addiction?
American narcissism is only part of the answer.
William Astore
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May 11, 2022
Civic Engagement In an Age of Perpetual War
A conversation with Phil Klay about his new book Uncertain Ground and the moral imperatives and ambiguities of civilian life amidst constant conflict.
Noah Flora
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March 21, 2022
A 20-Year Debacle in Afghanistan
Why the American war was destined for catastrophe and tragedy from the start.
Charlie Savage
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February 24, 2022
With Violence, America Reaps What It Sows
The hum of the continuing violence embedded in this country’s war-making structure is so constant that most of us don’t even notice or question it.
Kelly Denton-Borhaug
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February 17, 2022
America’s Disastrous 60-Year War
Most Americans simply take it for granted that war, or threats of war, having defined our immediate past, will define our future as well.
William Astore