How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency How the US War in Afghanistan Fueled the Taliban Insurgency
Gen. Stanley McChrystal himself put it best: “Because of civilian casualties, I think we have just about eroded our credibility here.”
Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men America’s Lethal Profiling of Afghan Men
Despite rules of engagement to the contrary, such targeting pervades the entire chain of command—up to the Oval Office.
Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Nick Turse
Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism
This incredibly gutsy woman gave her life aiding the victims of America's wars.
Sep 18, 2013 / Feature / Sarah Holewinski
Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’ Obama Seems Lost in the ‘War on Terror’
Backing Al Qaeda in Syria while fighting it in Iraq? And launching random drones in Yemen?
Aug 12, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Jeremy Scahill: Yemeni Journalist Who Exposed US Strikes Released From Prison Jeremy Scahill: Yemeni Journalist Who Exposed US Strikes Released From Prison
Shaye was the first to expose the US cruise missile attack on the Yemeni village of al-Majalah—the first Obama administration-approved attack in Yemen.
Jul 25, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
The Classic Military Runaround The Classic Military Runaround
Your tax dollars at work keeping you in the dark.
Jul 8, 2013 / Nick Turse
The Terror Con The Terror Con
Defense contractors and the government officials that pay them are more than happy to preserve the threat of attack—to their financial benefit.
Jun 18, 2013 / Robert Scheer
Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War? Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War?
The NSA illegally monitored United Nations diplomats and weapons inspectors in an effort to get the Iraq War approved.
Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Will Obama End the Long War on Terror? Will Obama End the Long War on Terror?
There are some hopeful signs, including his recent speech at the National Defense University and a new, less hawkish foreign policy team.
Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
Seven Myths About Bradley Manning Seven Myths About Bradley Manning
How to set your bullshit detector for Manning court-martial media coverage.
Jun 3, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar