Truthout
Afghanistan
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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.
US War Debt Is Over $2 Trillion, Obama Wants to Spend More, but Is That the Answer?
Every tank, round of munition, boot on the ground, drone, vehicle and death fails to justify two wars fought for too long with too much borrowed money.
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Drones and Discrimination: Kick the Habit
A group of Afghan friends had entrusted me with a simple message: please stop killing us.
Global Days of Listening Honors International Human Rights Day
We'll share hope, and rededicate ourselves to truly building a border-free world for all.
A Year After Congressional Testimony, Drone Strike Victims Still Searching for Justice
Critics and survivors fear the program will expand with impunity.
Not Again, on “a More Expansive Mission” in Afghanistan!
President Obama has authorized “a more expansive mission for the military in Afghanistan in 2015 than originally planned.”
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Russians Invade Afghanistan (Again!), Chinese Fight Iraq War (Again!): What If It Weren’t Us?
Imagine that there's another superpower somewhere that launched two major wars in the Middle East.
After Vowing to End Combat Mission in Afghanistan, Obama Secretly Extends the United States’ Longest War
President Obama has secretly extended the US role in Afghanistan.