War
Could Attacks on Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf Lead to Another War in the Middle East?
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate amid accusations that the Iranian government is behind the assaults on tankers transporting oil through the Gulf.
Viewfinder: A World War II Veteran Who Took Part in D-Day Is Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Members of the United States Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," carry the flag-draped casket of World War II Army veteran Carl Mann to his final resting place.
To Successfully Rebuild a City, Don't Forget the Culture
Culture is an overlooked element in rebuilding cities ravaged by disasters, war, and other forms of urban distress.
A Federal Judge Says It's Unconstitutional to Only Draft Men. Could the U.S. Start Drafting Women Into the Military?
Though the judge's ruling does not make a call to action, a federal commission is currently reviewing the possibility of expanding the Selective Service registration requirement to women.
Viewfinder: Syrian Democratic Forces Battle ISIS
The Syrian Democratic Forces are waging a campaign to expel ISIS from the last village the extremist group holds in Syria.
Touring the Ghost Towns of Cyprus
Yiannakis Rousos offers visitors a tour of the home he still hopes to reclaim—and a glimpse of the true cost of this prolonged conflict.
Despite Record Spending, the U.S. Military Would Be at 'Grave Risk' in a War With Russia or China
How can a country that spends so much on its military be at such a disadvantage?
Viewfinder: Remembering Fallen Soldiers in D.C.
A Vietnam War veteran points to names of fallen soldiers on the wall of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., on November 12th, 2018.
What American Veterans Face in 2018
Homelessness, a chaotic VA, PTSD, and a shrinking cohort are just some of the challenges for the group—and the country.
'The Government Is Constructing a New Generation of ISIS'
A year after the liberation of Mosul, Iraq's boys find themselves in a series of dead ends.
Viewfinder: Commemorating Fallen Soldiers During South Korea's 63rd Memorial Day
A South Korean woman touches the engraved name of her older brother who died during the Korean War at Seoul National Cemetery.
In Northern Syria, Residents Balk at Turkish Threats
A snap election in Turkey, announced earlier this month, briefly put residents of Northern Syria on edge ahead of a threatened incursion by Turkish forces. Now, it's back to life-as-usual.
When Is Violence Acceptable?
New research argues the answer depends in part on the color of your collar.
Viewfinder: A World War II Remembrance in Saint Petersburg
People carry portraits of World War II soldiers during the immortal regiment march, in which Russia marks the 73rd anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, in downtown Saint Petersburg on May 9th, 2018.
Which Cities Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Conflict?
As food and water sources become threatened by changing weather patterns, experts say these are the areas most susceptible to instability and bloodshed.
War May Be Closer Than We Think
A new analysis warns us that the period of relative peace since the end of World War II may be an aberration.
Viewfinder: Marching in Ukraine to Commemorate a Long-Ago Fight Against Russia
A mass march takes place in Kiev, Ukraine, on January 29th, 2018, to mark the 100th anniversary of a battle near the the small Ukrainian city of Kruty.
What a Doomsday Clock Represents in Troubled Times
The news hints that we are getting closer to Armageddon—but some say we are more peaceful now than in the past. How do we make sense of this contradiction?
Viewfinder: An Airstrike in Syria
A volunteer from the Syrian Civil Defence searches the rubble of a building following a reported airstrike in the rebel-controlled town of Hamouria on the outskirts of Damascus on November 28th, 2017.
Viewfinder: Iraqi Forces Launch Assault
Iraqi forces arrive in the southern outskirts of Kirkuk on October 16th, 2017.
How Leisure Time Transformed Society and Politics
With their newfound spare time in the post-war era, many Americans joined clubs and started attending meetings that rapidly changed political parties in the United States.
The War in Afghanistan Might Not Be Effective—but, for Some, It's Profitable
For certain companies, there's a logic behind the call for more war: money.
The Futile War Against Civilian Casualties
The rise of precision munitions should have made civilian casualties an avoidable relic of yesteryear. It didn't.
Field Notes: Leaving Debaltseve
Bakhmut, Ukraine: A woman waits in a bus after an emergency worker-led evacuation from the embattled town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine.