Former Blackwater Guard's Murder Conviction Overturned
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday afternoon to throw out the first-degree murder conviction of Nicholas Slatten.
Iraq War
Slouching Toward Iraq
What America's history of nation-building tells us about our failures in Iraq.
Can PTSD Be Linked to Violence?
How morally responsible can we hold Eddie Ray Routh for the death of Chris Kyle?
Why Did Protests Against the Iraq War Fail?
Why didn't the biggest protests in world history have a signal effect in stopping the Iraq War? Ten years later, one sociologist argues it's because the crowds had an aversion to party politics.
Ultimate Weapon: Knowing a War Zone’s Culture
The U.S. military is paying more attention to the culture of the places where it fights, putting a new weapon in its arsenal, according to both soldiers and academics.
No Way Out: Exiting Afghanistan and Iraq
It’s hard to find an exit when you don’t know what leaving means, as the U.S. has found in winding down its on-the-ground military involvements in Iraq and Afghanistan.
War on Terror Promises Era of Persistent Conflict
The era of "persistent conflict," as the U.S. Army describes it, may redefine the meaning of "victory" on the battlefield.
A Professional Military and the Privatization of Warfare
The antics of private military contractors are increasingly known, and they're the ones taking over for departing uniformed American troops in Iraq.
The Rise of the Professional Military
Four decades ago, America decided to both maintain a large professional standing military and end the draft. The predictions of those who studied the matter then largely have been borne out -- and not for the better.
Greener Battlefields Would Be Safer for Troops
Allied troops would be much safer if they could cut the petroleum tether, according to a chorus of military leaders and planners.
Making History From the WikiLeak Trove
After journalists swept over the trove of WikiLeaked documents from the Afghan war with a broad-toothed comb, historians and social scientists consider what might be of more lasting value there.
Dead But Not Gone
To paraphrase Stalin, one dead body is a fact; a million dead bodies are a point of contention.
Let There Be Light in Fallujah
It's better to light a single solar-powered streetlight than curse the insurgency.
Iraq's Official Death Toll Supports Unofficial Tally
Slow and steady even in tallying the tragic proves its worth.
Counting the Dead Freighted with Controversy, Part 2
Death tolls are a political weapon, and good, generally accepted numbers have proved elusive. As a result, methodology gets as much scrutiny as results.
Humanitarian Missions Await Next President
Harvard professor Samantha Power believes the U.S. can and should reclaim its ability to be a positive force in the world in terms of promoting human rights.