Truthout
Afghanistan
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On March 21, Be in Washington, Be in the Street
A rally at the White House will protest ongoing US military intervention in the Middle East, which is expected to cause the deaths and displacement of millions.
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In Praise of Buffer States
Buffer states keep armies apart and allow important regional countries to trade in peace.
Top Secret List Shows McChrystal Halting Night Raids After Controversy
Documents show Gen. McChrystal admitted night raids in Afghanistan “come at a steep cost in terms of perceptions of the Afghan People.”
The War in Afghanistan Formally Ends, the War Informally Goes On
Fariba Nawa is an Afghan-American journalist and author of “Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan.” She was interviewed by NAM editor, Andrew …
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Renaming Afghan War, Renaming Murder
The US-led NATO war on Afghanistan has lasted so long they've decided to rename it.
The Afghan War Is Not Over: US Ends 13-Year Combat Mission, but More Than 10,000 Troops Continue the Fight
The US-led NATO occupation has formally ended its 13-year combat mission in Afghanistan.
The Worst Narco-State in History? After 13-Year War, Afghanistan’s Opium Trade Floods the Globe
In the 13 years since the United States invaded Afghanistan in 2001, the country's opium production has doubled.
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The Unspeakable in Afghanistan
2014 marks the deadliest year in Afghanistan for civilians, fighters and foreigners.
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The Vietnam War, the Two Lost Chances for Peace, the “Vietnam Syndrome” – Yet Now a Neocon Resurrection
A Cold War mindset persists in the US, where “socialism” is still a dirty word.
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How I Helped Catch an Alleged 9/11 Mastermind – and Lost My Faith in the War on Terror
In this book excerpt, the author describes his journey from idealistic recruit to conscientious objector.