American Empire Killed the Prospect of Peace
Military officials have a vision of endless war that will keep the national security state well funded—at least until our empire collapses.
How The New York Times Flubs Its Terrorism Coverage
The corporate media's discussion of the war on terror leaves much to be desired.
The Collapse of the ‘War on Terror’ Paradigm
There are signs that the U.S. foreign and military policy that marked the post-9/11 era may be winding down.
The Military Atrocities We Ignore While We Ring In the Holidays
Millions of American troops have spent countless festivities deployed in the Middle East—it’s worth asking what it’s all for.
Trump's New Man in Riyadh and the Forever War on Terror
The nomination of Gen. John Abizaid as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia presents a unique opportunity to reassess our military adventurism.
An American Veteran Who Can Never Leave Afghanistan
Many of the soldiers who take part in America’s unending 21st-century wars bring those conflicts home with them.
Military Families Speak Out Against the Afghanistan War
Shame on a country that continues to take our troops to wars long declared done, absolving the collective conscience with two words: “They volunteered.”
Blowback From a Generation of American Folly
Let’s consider the last decades of American war-making in the context of insider attacks.
Why Can't the World's Best Military Win Its Wars?
While rethinking what military power means, perhaps Americans should reconsider what intelligence means, too.
Circle of Absurdity: Killing the Extremists We Create
The U.S., which remains mired in wars in the Greater Middle East, would do well to remember that today’s convenient friend is too often tomorrow’s sworn enemy.
