Killer Drones and the Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy

Col. Ann Wright / Truthdig Jun 21, 2017 Continuing the use of drone warfare will exacerbate foreign distrust of American intentions, playing into the hands of our opponents. Continuing the use of drone warfare will exacerbate foreign distrust of American intentions, playing into the hands of our opponents. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Honeymoon of the Generals

Tom Engelhardt / Truthdig Apr 25, 2017 Trump has lifted restraints on field commanders and let the military send more personnel to the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

What Happened to Russiagate?

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Apr 18, 2017 For five months, there was a daily drumbeat on Russiagate, the theory that Russia put Donald Trump in the White House. Now, the “scandal” has disappeared. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

In Just Three Months, Trump Has Escalated Four Middle Eastern Wars

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 14, 2017 The president campaigned on reducing these foreign entanglements, but in office he has forgotten that commitment. The president campaigned on reducing these foreign entanglements, but in office he has forgotten that commitment. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dickplomacy

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U.S. Drops ‘Mother of All Bombs’ in Afghanistan

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 13, 2017 The Massive Ordnance Air Blast—or MOAB—weapon was developed during the Iraq War but previously wasn't used in combat. It's the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )