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
iraq war
Middle East
Despite chicken littles, Senate votes to repeal war authorizations
The House is expected to follow suit, but the 2001 AUMF for the “global war on terror” remains in effect.
March 30, 2023
Washington Politics
Iraq War cheerleader reunion: it wasn't the failure you think it was
Robert Kagan claims US standing across the globe is just fine. The rest of the world wants “more America, not less.”
March 28, 2023
Middle East
Has America's 'Vietnam syndrome' ever gone away?
Our most infamous wars of choice — Iraq included — share many similarities, from the herd of scared politicians to the supine media.
March 25, 2023
Europe
For Putin, Iraq War marked a turning point in US-Russia relations
Leaked diplomatic cables show an increasingly skeptical Moscow, souring by the day on Washington's determination to impose its will.
March 23, 2023
Middle East
Forget the shot and chaser, Gen Z got the Iraq War hangover
And it seems to have influenced in part, their strong views against U.S. militarism today
March 20, 2023
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