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Architecture of detention: Renderings of cells where a prisoner was held as part of the CIA's "extraordinary rendition" program.; Dec 14, 2007
The "Kite Runner" controversy: Khaled Hosseini explains why the movie version of his bestselling novel should not be reduced to a single rape scene.; By Erika Milvy Dec 9, 2007
Covering up the trail of dead Iraqis: How the Pentagon has used "tactical perception management" to obscure the killing of Iraqi civilians by U.S. forces.; By Dahr Jamail Nov 28, 2007
A new player in Afghanistan's Great Game: A Chinese mining company wins the rights to develop what could be the world's biggest copper mine; Andrew Leonard Nov 21, 2007
No logo for the U.S. in Pakistan: Made in the U.S.A. labels aren't working like they're supposed to near the border of Afghanistan; Andrew Leonard Nov 13, 2007
Bush's old world disorder: Gone are the days when stern words by a U.S. president could prevent rash action by an errant foreign leader like Musharraf.; By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 8, 2007
Bush and Musharraf's grand illusion: Democracy for Pakistan was never the deal -- and as Musharraf's latest power grab throws his nation into turmoil, Bush will gladly go along.; By Juan Cole Nov 6, 2007
$2.4 trillion for Iraq and Afghanistan?: It's "a ton of speculation," the White House says.; Tim Grieve Oct 24, 2007
The collapse of Bush's foreign policy: From Turkey to Iraq to Pakistan, the mounting chaos proves the White House is just winging it.; By Juan Cole Oct 24, 2007
Close enough for horseshoes and Humvees: White House seeks an additional $46 billion for wars.; Oct 22, 2007
Waxman takes a shot at Blackwater: A tale of shooting first, shooting drunk and charging a lot for the service.; Tim Grieve Oct 1, 2007
Afghanistan's next top model: Young women are taking off the burqa and strutting the catwalk for local TV.; Tracy Clark-Flory Oct 1, 2007
Texans turn against Bush's war: Disillusionment with Iraq is smoldering even in the heart of Bush country, where military families have paid a heavy price.; By Bill Sasser Sep 20, 2007
Roundup: Salem witches gone wild!: Plus: Is Viagra a multipurpose love drug?; Tracy Clark-Flory Aug 24, 2007
Seizing American supremacy: Throughout history, rising powers have overtaken superpowers. The United States will not prove an exception.; By Dilip Hiro Aug 22, 2007
Takes one to know one: Romney accuses Obama of disrespecting the troops.; Tim Grieve Aug 16, 2007
It's easy for soldiers to score heroin in Afghanistan: Simultaneously stressed and bored, U.S. soldiers are turning to the widely available drug for a quick escape.; By Shaun McCanna Aug 7, 2007
Fighting for peace: How's this for something unexpected? Women-only boxing classes ... in Afghanistan.; Catherine Price Aug 1, 2007
Faces of Afghanistan: A new photo essay in Mother Jones highlights Afghan women.; Catherine Price Aug 1, 2007
When is an accidental civilian death not an accident?: When the Air Force asks permission first. In Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. military has rules for killing civilians. But do the rules actually save lives?; By Mark Benjamin Jul 30, 2007
Bush's incompetence gives al-Qaida new life: The White House hints at military action as the terror organization regroups in northern Pakistan and the Musharraf government begins to wobble.; By Juan Cole Jul 24, 2007
Cost of the "war on terror" keeps rising: A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service estimates that the price tag could reach $758 billion -- most of that is for Iraq.; Jul 19, 2007
A "safe haven" for al-Qaida in Pakistan: A conversation with Buzzy Krongard, the executive director of the CIA from 2001 to 2004, about the new National Intelligence Estimate and al-Qaida's resurgence in Pakistan.; By Alex Koppelman Jul 19, 2007
Leave the Muslim world alone: Bush's moralistic Middle East crusade has backfired, creating more enemies than it destroys. It's time for a tactical retreat.; By Gary Kamiya Jul 17, 2007
The cost of war: A new report says the wars in the Middle East cost the U.S. $12 billion every month.; Julia Dahl Jul 9, 2007

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