Middle East
Despite war US military is leaving a stronger Iraq behind
Washington had long overstayed its welcome. Now, it's time for the diplomats to step up.
October 06, 2026
global war on terror
QiOSK
James Woolsey, influential neocon and Iraq War booster, dies at 84
In his heyday, the former CIA director was among America's loudest voices pressing for military intervention abroad
July 23, 2026
Washington Politics
John Esposito, 86, showed how Islamophobia warped US policy
A towering figure in Islamic studies, the long-time Georgetown professor offered an alternative to the 'clash of civilizations'
July 20, 2026
Washington Politics
It’s 2024. Is America still indispensable?
If so, that would mean employing US power and influence to bring this wretched war to an immediate end
January 01, 2024
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
Washington Politics
Congress to replace 2001 AUMF with … 2001 AUMF
If you were expecting Congress to reassert its war-making authorities, think again.
September 28, 2023
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