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War on Terror
Yemen’s Descent Into Hell: A Saudi-American War of Terror
In Yemen, the United States backs a grim military intervention for which it is hard to find any justification.
The West Ignores Afghanistan at Its Peril
We must re-examine the Afghan Civil War if we want to understand why the US remains at perpetual war.
On Victim-Blaming in the War on Terror: Targeting Muslims 17 Years After 9/11
The war on terror and its narrative constitute a classic case of victim-blaming.
The Legacy of Infinite War
The number of special operators overseas has risen dramatically.
Kavanaugh Scorns International Law and Loves Executive Power
If confirmed, Kavanaugh will almost certainly defer to a law-breaking president.
White Supremacy in the Courtroom: Booted From a Hearing on Guantánamo
As the only visible Muslim in the room, I was thrown out for having the wrong “attitude.”
Trump Drones On: How Unpiloted Aircraft Expand the War on Terror
Trump has made it clear that he has no interest in peace.
God Wills It! The War on Terror as the Launching of an American Crusade
If you think the malevolence of this period began with Trump, think again.
The False Case Against “Foreign-Born Terrorists”
The Trump administration is promoting xenophobia and islamophobia.
One Year in, Trump’s Guantánamo Policy Is an Echo of Bush — and Obama
The vicious policy of torture endures.