Middle East
Debating the US presence in Syria: The ISIS factor
Experts disagree over whether an American withdrawal would spark a major resurgence of the once-powerful militant group
February 12, 2024
forever war
Africa
The US knows the War on Terror is a big fat failure in Africa
Far from reducing violence, a militarized approach has led to a 75,000% uptick in terrorist attacks
November 29, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
What veterans want you to know about the forever wars
A moving new documentary offers an unflinching look at the US role in Afghanistan and Iraq.
November 15, 2023
Middle East
‘Mission Accomplished’ was a massive fail — but it was just the beginning
Bush’s speech, 20 years ago this week, may seem foolish if not dangerous in hindsight, especially since US troops are still in Iraq today.
May 04, 2023
Global Crises
Airwars: Biden dramatically decreased global airstrikes in 2021
Military operations continue, as do civilian casualties, but are they down more than any time in recent history.
December 24, 2021
Military Industrial Complex
VIDEO: Iraq vet Matt Gallagher on why 'forever war' is dirty word to some, truth to others
And why waging a generational conflict is ultimately unhealthy for the republic.
September 09, 2021
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