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The Pentagon as a Global NRA
As Americans ask for more gun control here in the states, who is looking at arms violence abroad?

John Brennan vs. a Sixteen-Year-Old
If Obama thinks John Brennan is a good choice to head the CIA and secure America, he should contemplate the tragic deaths of victims like 16-year-old Tariq Aziz, and …

US Interference Spoiling Yemen’s Revolution
US influence is not responsible for all of Yemen's political dilemmas, but the sheer gravity of America's counterterrorism is warping Yemen's political and military reforms.

Obama to Accelerate Handover to Afghan Army
Washington may draw down its remaining 66,000-troop force in Afghanistan more quickly than previously planned.

We Share Life in Kabul
Martha Hennessy shares her experiences with the Afghan Peace Volunteers.

The Grilling that Brennan Deserves
As Obamau2019s national security nominees reach the Senate, CIA Director-designee John Brennan has more to explain about his work over the past decade on the terror waru2019s u201cdark side.

Drones Kill Kids: Protesting in Hawaii Obama’s Drone Program
Despite a slight decrease in civilian casualties from drone attacks, citizens in Pakistan have declared the US and President Obama as their biggest threat.

PTSD: The Soldier’s Private War
Treatment possibilities are many, but one advocate says soldiers face many obstacles to getting help.

Chuck Hagel Faces Tough Confirmation from Senate Hawks for Rejecting Party Line on Israel, Iran
A Vietnam War veteran and three-term member of the Senate, Hagel has faced criticism from right-wing foes over his positions on Israel and dealing with Iran

Supporting Non-Violence in Syria
As tensions rise in Syria, historical conflicts like the South African Apartheid has taught us that non violence is always an option.