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All the Things Hillary Clinton’s Book Doesn’t Say About Iraq
In Hard Choices, the former secretary of state ignores or glosses over key aspects of her record on Iraq—including State Department responsibility for the country’s security assistance.
The Staggering Costs of Kickbacks, Bribery, and Theft in the Military
The structure of the military means that when people high up in the chain of command aren’t held responsible for the crimes they commit, that message will quickly ripple down the ranks.
How Farouk al Kasim Saved Norway From Its Oil
After growing up watching the benefits of Iraqi oil elude the Iraqi people, a young executive insisted that Norway do things differently.
A Better Stab at Estimating How Many Died in the Iraq War
A new study rising from the ashes of a flawed old one estimates a half million Iraqis died as a result of the U.S.-led invasion and occupation.
When War Records Go Missing
Army Secretary John McHugh confirms to members of Congress that commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan failed to keep required field records: “Steps are being taken to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”
Multiple Brain Injuries and Concussions Linked to More Suicidal Thoughts
The increase in suicide among military members is partially driven by a rise in psychiatric illnesses, according to a new study.
The Iraq Sanctions Myth
Sanctions allegedly killed hundreds of thousands of children in Iraq and provided a rationale for invasion, a line still heard today. But those deaths almost certainly never happened.
Will America or the Media Decide?
As the White House race rolls on, issues such as Iraq and the economy are taking a backseat lately to more important issues.