War on Terror

A Connecticut Taliban in Bloomberg’s Court? A Connecticut Taliban in Bloomberg’s Court?

The usual leapers leap to their conclusions.

May 3, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations

Five Blackwater officials have been indicted on federal weapons violations. Given the company's track record, the charges are small change.

Apr 19, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

The Surveillance Regime The Surveillance Regime

Under Obama, accountability for rights violations during the "war of terror" has been thin.

Apr 8, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors

Who’s the Enemy Again? Who’s the Enemy Again?

Not only is Obama not supporting Karzai's peace jirga, his soldiers are threating to kill Karzai's brother for talking to the Taliban.

Mar 31, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Light at the End of the Afghan Tunnel? Light at the End of the Afghan Tunnel?

The war could end in a year or so, with a negotiated settlement, if Obama plays his cards right.

Mar 24, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Lawyers, Terror & Torture Lawyers, Terror & Torture

Liz Cheney's witch hunt against lawyers who represented Guantánamo detainees is a new low.

Mar 11, 2010 / Editorial / David Cole

Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq Exit Strategies for Afghanistan and Iraq

Members of Congress who oppose the US military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq are divided on strategies to force de-escalation.

Mar 8, 2010 / Tom Hayden

Odierno: Chalabi, Lami Tied to Iran Odierno: Chalabi, Lami Tied to Iran

Yesterday, during his appearance at the Institute for the Study of War, I had a chance to ask General Ray Odierno, the US commander in Iraq, about the role of Iran in the recent pu...

Feb 17, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan

"The deaths of three American soldiers in a Taliban suicide attack on Wednesday lifted the veil on United States military assistance to Pakistan." So began a Feb 4th pie...

Feb 9, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

John Murtha: The Old Soldier Who Said “Bring the Troops Home” John Murtha: The Old Soldier Who Said “Bring the Troops Home”

Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha, the old soldier who looked like and in so many ways was a member of the Democratic establishment of another time, broke with the leadership of...

Feb 8, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

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