The Wars That Really Ended All Wars
What happens when a premodern society swaps axes for semiautomatic weapons?
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‘Where Soldiers Come From’ Returns
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was widely criticized for not mentioning the sacrifices of American troops during his…
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.
Public Feels Military’s Pain But Won’t Share It
A new study, released on the 10th anniversary of the start of America's longest war, highlights the widening disconnect between the nation's troops and its civilians.
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.
Myth of the Modern Religious War
While religion is a popular motif for describing national or international strife, a closer look suggests that's really just a veneer for less spiritual issues.
Beyond PTSD: Soldiers Have Injured Souls
Now that modern militaries accept that war creates psychological trauma, therapists wonder about its toll on the spirit.
Film Recalls U.S.’s First Overseas Guerilla War
The latest headlines from Afghanistan repeat the old stories Americans first heard from the Philippines, suggests the newest movie by independent filmmaker John Sayles.
PTSD Therapy: Restoring Honor to the Enemy
The golden rule has some effectiveness as a therapeutic tool, even in treating combat stress.
Vets With PTSD Awarded Higher Disability Benefits
A group of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with PTSD in a class-action lawsuit settled with the U.S. government to increase their disability benefits.