Iraqis Tortured by the U.S. in Abu Ghraib Never Got Justice
“Miraculously, they still believe in the U.S. justice system and still want to tell their story to a U.S. jury.”
National Security
The Key Factor in the Saudi-Iran Deal: Absolutely No U.S. Involvement
D.C. hawks say American military might brought order to the Middle East, but without U.S. meddling, regional rivals finally made a deal.
Pentagon Analyst Kept Intel Job After Joining Jan. 6 Mob, Planned to Kidnap Jewish Leaders
Hatchet Speed built a career as a Beltway contractor and Navy reservist while praising Putin and Hitler.
Trump’s Last Defense Secretary Has Regrets — but Not About Jan. 6
Chris Miller, a combat veteran, is battling critics who say he failed to send troops when a mob stormed the Capitol.
Conflicting Reports Thicken Nord Stream Bombing Plot
None of the emerging narratives surrounding the Nord Stream pipeline bombing really contradicts Seymour Hersh's central allegation that Biden authorized the operation.
The War in Ukraine Is Just Getting Started
In the Iran-Iraq war, both sides refused to back down despite a long, bloody stalemate. The same thing could happen to Russia and Ukraine.
New York Times Spokesperson Came to Paper From National Security Agency
Paper investigates the NSA while represented by former NSA staffer.
U.S. Special Forces Want to Use Deepfakes for Psy-Ops
The U.S. government spent years warning deepfakes could destabilize democratic societies.
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.