Edward Hunt

Edward Hunt writes about war and empire. He has a PhD in American Studies from the College of William & Mary.

News Analysis

The Real US Intelligence Failure? Letting Israel Turn Gaza Into a Prison.

For years, U.S. officials have known that dire conditions in Gaza would lead to violence. They did nothing.

October 14, 2023

News Analysis

Officials are acknowledging that they expect to produce more terror and violence throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world.

September 23, 2016

News Analysis

US officials recognize that they are playing with fire in Eastern Europe — and US actions in the area have raised tensions.

September 1, 2016

News Analysis

Is it legitimate to use violence to achieve political aims? Officials in the Obama administration say no, but they do continually.

August 11, 2016

Op-Ed

On July 12, 2016, former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad accused a close US ally of supporting terrorism.

August 4, 2016

News Analysis

So far, allied military forces have killed tens of thousands of ISIS fighters and have placed civilians at serious risk.

July 29, 2016