The Military Industrial Complex Has Won

William Astore / TomDispatch Oct 25, 2019 From our politics to our popular culture, the Pentagon now permeates every facet of American society. A proto-autocracy is the result. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Now the Generals Speak Up?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 24, 2019 The mostly retired military leaders are clamoring to prolong an unsanctioned war with a muddled and dubious mission in Syria. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Secretary of Defense, Incorporated

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 7, 2019 The appointment of lobbyist Mark Esper to lead the department should be a huge scandal. That it isn't speaks volumes about our priorities. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Madness of James Mattis

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 8, 2019 The former secretary of defense is a military and moral failure, yet our mainstream media continues to hold him up as a model of virtue. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Pentagon Belongs to Silicon Valley Now

James Bandler, Anjali Tsui and Doris Burke / ProPublica Aug 22, 2019 Tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt have opened a back door to the Department of Defense. One whistleblower tried to warn us. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Senate Confirms Army Veteran Mark Esper for Defense Secretary

ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Jul 23, 2019 The former lobbyist for Raytheon, a major defense contractor, won the post by a vote of 90-8. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shanahan Steps Down Amid Reports of Violent Domestic Incidents

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2019 The acting defense secretary's departure comes at a critical time of troop buildup in Mideast; Army Secretary Mark Esper will take over. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Stands to Lose Much More Than a War With Iran

Scott Ritter / Truthdig May 23, 2019 An invasion of the Strait of Hormuz would devastate the U.S. military, but it's America's position in the world that may never recover. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Unveils Plan to Radically Reform the Pentagon

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig May 16, 2019 In a new essay, the Massachusetts senator and 2020 Democratic hopeful writes that it's "past time to cut our bloated defense budget." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump to Nominate Patrick Shanahan for Top Pentagon Post

ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press May 9, 2019 The former Boeing executive has been leading the Department of Defense as acting secretary since Jan. 1. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Liberals’ Dangerous Love Affair With the U.S. Military

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 7, 2019 Just because Democrats can't stand the president doesn't mean that generals like James Mattis are their saviors—or even good strategists. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Democrats Ignore a Progressive Foreign Policy at Their Peril

Maj. Danny Sjursen / anti-war.com  Mar 26, 2019 With another air-tight election expected in 2020, the party can't afford to offer a muddled overseas strategy to the American people. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )