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How Washington Created a Honduran Nightmare on Its Doorstep
Honduras faces incendiary violence due to US interference; journalist Antony Loewenstein investigates on the ground.
The United States Is Doing Little to Help Stop the Carnage in South Sudan
It remains to be seen whether the US will “stand steadfast” or walk away from the nation it spent so much time ushering into existence.
New Exposé Uncovers SEAL Team 6’s Ghastly Trail of Atrocities, Mutilations, Killings
There is a darker side of the group best known for killing Osama bin Laden.
Trump as Commander in Chief: Testing the Limits of Civilian Control?
The Trump presidency promises to be a crucible that will test the limits and lengths of civilian control in this country as never before.
“This Is Not a Coup, but It’s Not Normal”: Trump Picks Three Generals for Top Foreign Policy Posts
Confirmation hearings begin Monday.
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US Special Operations Forces Deploy to 138 Nations, 70 Percent of the World’s Countries
Whether Trump will heed advice to decrease Obama-level Special Operations Forces deployment rates remains to be seen.
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US Military Returns Land to Japan, but Okinawa Isn’t Celebrating
The US is returning a large swath of military-occupied land to Japan, but with a catch: US gets to build six new helipads.
All the President’s Generals
Trump's team could not be more symbolic of the ongoing process of subversion of civilian control of the military.
The Pentagon’s $125 Billion Cover-Up
The brass asked for a report on eliminating waste. When investigators found some, the military buried it.
Trump Has Appointed More Generals to His Cabinet Than Any President Since World War II
The hosts look at Donald Trump and his military generals.