William J. Astore / TomDispatchJan 28, 2019
America’s leaders, civilian and military, can't stop turning Middle East victories into defeats. So how do we get off this suicidal path? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Nick Turse / TomDispatchJan 9, 2019
“Undocumented bases are immune to oversight by the public and often even Congress,” says author David Vine about outposts kept off the books. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressDec 23, 2018
Patrick Shanahan will take over as acting secretary to cover the accelerated departure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Lee Camp / TruthdigDec 18, 2018
Try as apologists in the mainstream media might, there’s no explanation that accounts for the huge amount that’s mysteriously gone missing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media InstituteDec 17, 2018
The U.N. and the U.S. Senate weigh in, but will their actions be enough to bring peace? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Lee Camp / TruthdigNov 27, 2018
This is a highly probable scenario that the Department of Defense, for one, is having trouble taking on board. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TomDispatchNov 21, 2018
American militarism has gone off the rails—and this middling career officer should have seen it coming. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigNov 2, 2018
While Americans are distracted by the media-as-entertainment minutiae, the military appears to be increasing its long-standing trend in favor of secrecy and against transparency. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Daniel Ross / Independent Media InstituteOct 1, 2018
Underfunding, lack of strategic planning and denialism are hindering the department's climate response. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
William D. Hartung / TomDispatchSep 25, 2018
Trump’s enthusiasm for a new branch of the U.S. military and the militarization of space has given new life to spectacularly bad ideas shelved years ago. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Ilana NovickSep 24, 2018
The Department of Defense believes the improved U.S. economy means that fewer people wish to enlist. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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