War on Terror

Mohamedou Ould Slahi

Join the Campaign to Free Mohamedou Slahi, Detained at Guantánamo for 14 Years Without Charge Join the Campaign to Free Mohamedou Slahi, Detained at Guantánamo for 14 Years Without Charge

The author of Guantánamo Diary may finally have a chance at freedom.

May 19, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Donald Trump Meets Henry Kissinger

When Donald Met Henry When Donald Met Henry

In the 2016 election, it turns out, all roads lead to Kissinger.

May 19, 2016 / Greg Grandin

US Marines in Afghanistan

How Long Does an American Military Promise Last? As Long As a Snapchat. How Long Does an American Military Promise Last? As Long As a Snapchat.

We can’t seem to remember our recent history for long enough to stop making the same mistakes over and over again.

May 16, 2016 / Peter Van Buren

The American Foreign-Policy Establishment Is a One-Trick Pony

The American Foreign-Policy Establishment Is a One-Trick Pony The American Foreign-Policy Establishment Is a One-Trick Pony

The military is a flawed tool that rarely produces real results—but try telling that to Washington.

May 12, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat?

Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat? Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat?

The demonization of Putin seems to answer the question, but is it balanced and factual?

May 11, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Soldier walks through Abu Ghraib

Will These 2 Court Cases Finally Hold Our Torturers Accountable? Will These 2 Court Cases Finally Hold Our Torturers Accountable?

They may confirm that since torture is a war crime, it can never be a policy option.

May 10, 2016 / David Cole

Hagel speaks with Afghanistan troops

The US ‘War on Terror’ Is Playing Right Into ISIS’s Hands The US ‘War on Terror’ Is Playing Right Into ISIS’s Hands

If we continue to wield the sledgehammer, the likely effect is even more violent jihadism with broader appeal.

May 10, 2016 / Noam Chomsky

Is War With Russia Possible?

Is War With Russia Possible? Is War With Russia Possible?

The US is undermining opportunities for cooperation in Syria and Ukraine, while escalating NATO’s military presence near Russia.

May 4, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Bernie Sanders Should Push for a New Realism in Foreign Policy

Bernie Sanders Should Push for a New Realism in Foreign Policy Bernie Sanders Should Push for a New Realism in Foreign Policy

Sanders is helping to energize and educate a new generation coming into American politics—it is imperative that a real security agenda be part of that education.

May 3, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Guantánamo Protest

The CIA Waterboarded the Wrong Man 83 Times in 1 Month The CIA Waterboarded the Wrong Man 83 Times in 1 Month

None of the allegations against Abu Zubaydeh turned out to be true. That didn’t stop the CIA from torturing him for years.

Apr 25, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

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