A Hawk Named Hillary A Hawk Named Hillary
As her record shows, Clinton has embraced destructive nationalist myths about America’s role in the world.
Nov 25, 2014 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
When Will the US Military End its Pattern of Destabilizing Entire Regions? When Will the US Military End its Pattern of Destabilizing Entire Regions?
We continue to see ourselves, as we have since 9/11, as victims, not destabilizers, of the world we inhabit.
Nov 25, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Rand Paul Points to Some Real Executive Overreach: Undeclared Wars Rand Paul Points to Some Real Executive Overreach: Undeclared Wars
Rand Paul and Barbara Lee are right: “The Constitution requires Congress to vote on the use of military force.”
Nov 24, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Chuck Hagel’s Departure Really Matters Why Chuck Hagel’s Departure Really Matters
The United States is rapidly shifting toward a more aggressive foreign policy with limited public debate.
Nov 24, 2014 / George Zornick
5 US Assumptions About the Middle East That Are Just Plain Wrong 5 US Assumptions About the Middle East That Are Just Plain Wrong
After thirteen years of the failed war on terror, it’s time to scrutinize America’s assumptions about military involvement in the Middle East.
Nov 24, 2014 / Andrew J. Bacevich
How Ebola Could End the Cuban Embargo How Ebola Could End the Cuban Embargo
Instead of encouraging Cuban doctors to defect, the United States should be working with them to stop the spread of Ebola.
Nov 21, 2014 / Arturo Lopez-Levy and Foreign Policy In Focus
Déjà Vu in Jerusalem? Déjà Vu in Jerusalem?
In the latest round of violence, the Israeli government has been rebuked by its own security chief.
Nov 20, 2014 / Neve Gordon
Mexico’s Undead Rise Up Mexico’s Undead Rise Up
With forty-three disappeared student teachers presumed dead, Mexican popular resistance is creating new alternatives to the militarized narco-state.
Nov 20, 2014 / Charlotte María Sáenz and Foreign Policy In Focus
Before Senator Mark Udall Leaves Office, He Can Make History Before Senator Mark Udall Leaves Office, He Can Make History
Transparency and civil liberties advocates are calling on outgoing Senator Mark Udall to use his privileges as a senator to release the contents of the CIA “torture report&rd...
Nov 20, 2014 / NationAction
Why Is the US Military So Interested in Chad? Why Is the US Military So Interested in Chad?
The US military continues a long series of mistakes, missteps and mishaps across Africa.
Nov 20, 2014 / Nick Turse