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Nick Turse Describes the Real Vietnam War
Nick Turse describes his efforts to compile a complete and compelling account of the Vietnam War's horror.
North Korea Nuclear Test Sends Message to Washington One Week After US-South Korean War Games
The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting after North Korea conducted its third-ever nuclear test in defiance of UN orders.
Dumb and Dumber: Why Does Washington Have No Learning Curve?
We have a second administration in a row that is incapable of learning, or reasonably assessing its situation in the world.
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Drones: The Ultimate Stalkers
Let us all work for solid legislative restrictions on police use of these drones so that they help legitimate police work while respecting the Fourth Amendment privacy rights of …
The Longest War: Afghan People Face Fearful Future as American Troops Prepare to Exit the Ravaged Country
“The US may be pulling out most troops, but the conflict in Afghanistan continues, and so does the US debt to that nation.”
Colin Powell: Conned or Con Man?
Ray McGovern: There is circumstantial evidence that Colin Powell was a willing co-conspirator in the push to invade Iraq.
Syrian Left Opposition Groups Propose Plan to End an Endless War
Omar Dahi: Israel and US want to weaken Assad but don't trust opposition to take power creating conditions for a perpetual civil war.
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Guantanamo Judge Orders Government to Immediately Suspend Secret Censor’s Ability to Interrupt Military Commission
Unidentified eavesdropper ordered to stop cutting feed to Gitmo courtroom.
The Case Against Kerry
Stephen Zunes tracks the history of John Kerry from Vietnam War critic to Iraq war hawk.
Turtles and Tomahawk Missiles, Together at Last? War is Not the Answer to Climate Change
Accepting and perpetuating the narrative of climate security through a national security framework, opens new and dangerous doors for the national security state.