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How Iraq spawned wider terrorist chaos
As experts long warned, Islamic militants steeped in urban warfare against U.S. troops in Iraq have expanded their violent campaign beyond Iraq's borders.
By James Martin Apr 14, 2008
Sizing up Petraeus on Iraq
The top U.S. general gave Congress an upbeat assessment of the war Tuesday. Here's the reality behind the rhetoric.
By Mark Benjamin Apr 9, 2008
A sickening truth at Guantánamo
A gravely ill detainee I represent, never charged with a crime, has been neglected by military doctors. Will he be the next to die inside the notorious prison?
By H. Candace Gorman Mar 14, 2008
Killing ourselves in Afghanistan
In a secret meeting with a Taliban commander, I learned how Bush administration aid to Pakistan helps fund insurgents who kill U.S. troops.
By Matthew Cole Mar 10, 2008
It's 3 a.m. Who do you want answering the phone?
Not John McCain, say some military leaders: "I think his knee-jerk response factor is a little scary."
By Mark Benjamin Mar 6, 2008
Osama bin Laden's "Second Life"
In virtual worlds, does it take two terrorists to tango? And how much should we worry about those secret stockpiles of cartoon weapons?
By Juan Cole Feb 25, 2008
Pakistan turns scary for Bush's war on terror
The unraveling of Pervez Musharraf's presidency has dealt a severe blow to Bush's fatally flawed policy in the region.
By Juan Cole Feb 20, 2008
Our shameful Guantanamo anniversary
The appalling fact that innocents have been locked up and abused at the U.S. prison for six long years is not the only reason we must close it now.
By Anthony D. Romero Jan 11, 2008
Inside the CIA's notorious "black sites"
A Yemeni man never charged by the U.S. details 19 months of brutality and psychological torture -- the first in-depth, first-person account from inside the secret U.S. prisons. A Salon exclusive.
By Mark Benjamin Dec 14, 2007
For the CIA's eyes only
Was the agency's destruction of two video recordings of harsh interrogations by the CIA a coverup?
By Mark Benjamin Dec 8, 2007
Why Bush's troop surge won't save Iraq
The influx of U.S. troops brought a relative lull in violence -- but the failing state remains in political chaos and is headed for collapse.
By Juan Cole Dec 4, 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
Pakistan's election reckoning
How Saturday's poll could determine the fate of Musharraf, Bhutto -- and bin Laden.
By Husain Haqqani Oct 6, 2007
What you missed while watching "Rescue Me"
Salon watches another GOP debate so you don't have to: Fox News men get plucky! Dems take heat for Larry Craig! McCain surges at Romney! And much more.
By Michael Scherer Sep 6, 2007
Fallujah catches its breath
Despite Bush's deceptive rhetoric and mishandling of the war, the Marines I rode with here have won a delicate peace in this once-deadly city.
By David J. Morris Aug 21, 2007
A surge of phony spin on Iraq
Bush's backers are peddling a sunny view of the president's strategy -- despite Iraq's political chaos and soaring death counts.
By Juan Cole Aug 7, 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
"A persistent and evolving terrorist threat"
A top-level intelligence report made public Tuesday warns of more terrorist attacks inside the United States.
Jul 18, 2007
Surging toward disaster in Iraq
As the U.S. takes sides in Iraq's splintering civil war, a top Republican warns Bush's policy will fail.
By Juan Cole Jun 28, 2007
American goodwill, in shackles
How Bush hardliners and even mainstream pundits have hogtied one of our greatest potential strengths in the war on terrorism.
By P.W. Singer Jun 26, 2007
Plot discovered to blow up all-girls school in Iraq
U.S. soldiers found numerous explosives rigged to blow up the Huda Girls School in Tarmiyah.
Catherine Price May 4, 2007
The reason we haven't noticed American Muslims condemning terrorism
Actually, they do, but until recently it was often in ways that their fellow Americans had a hard time hearing.
By Paul M. Barrett Mar 1, 2007
Dear Mr. President: Al-Qaida isn't the problem in Iraq
A new Pentagon report says that the army of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is the biggest threat in Iraq.
Alex Koppelman Dec 19, 2006
The Scandal Sheet
Don't just read it and weep -- pin it on your wall, fax it to Nancy Pelosi. A dozen reasons to throw the bums out of Washington.
By Mark Follman and Tracy Clark-Flory Nov 6, 2006
The road to 9/11 and beyond
In a riveting new book that ranges from ancient Mecca to the corridors of the FBI, Lawrence Wright brings to life the fanatics behind 9/11 -- and the turf wars that caused U.S. intelligence to miss it.
By Mark Follman Aug 30, 2006
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