U.S. Special Forces Want to Use Deepfakes for Psy-Ops
The U.S. government spent years warning deepfakes could destabilize democratic societies.
National Security
The Disturbing Groupthink Over the War in Ukraine
At this dangerous moment, with threats of nuclear conflict looming, we need a vigorous debate about U.S. policy toward Russia and Ukraine.
Voices
Hawkish Israel Is Pulling U.S. Into War With Iran
The Biden administration is appearing to endorse Israel's escalations against Iran — a move that would necessitate U.S. involvement in a new Middle East conflict no one wants.
The 9/11 Wars
The U.S. Set Up the Afghan Army to Fail
Echoing America’s failure in Vietnam, a new inspector general report found the U.S. built an Afghan army dependent on outside support.
Pentagon Developed Contingency Plan for War With Iran
In January, the U.S. and Israel conducted the largest joint military exercise in history.
Advocates Demand Oversight and Accountability for U.S. Arms Trade
The war in Ukraine has proven that transparency is possible when it comes to weapons transfers. The Arms Sales Accountability Project wants to make it the norm.
Trial of Mexico’s Former Top Cop Neglected U.S. Role in War on Drugs
Genaro García Luna was convicted on Tuesday of accepting millions in cartel bribes. But the information U.S. officials had went mostly unexplored.
Less Than a Mile From Drone Base, Bandits Stole Bags of U.S. Tax Dollars in Broad Daylight
“The Americans have drones, they have planes, they have sophisticated equipment,” a Nigerien activist told The Intercept. “But it’s not helping.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israeli Army Battalion Puts U.S. Ban on Funding Abusive Units to the Test
A former member speaks out about the unit responsible for the death of a 78-year-old Palestinian American.
House “Weaponization” Committee Arms Itself, Takes Aim at Biden, FBI
Rep. Jim Jordan launched his Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government at a familiar set of right-wing talking points.