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Mysteries of logical reasoning
Glenn Greenwald
A belief in the freedom to do X may be motivated by many things other than a desire to do X.
Obama’s domino theory
Juan Cole
The president sounds like he's channeling Cheney or McCain -- or a Cold War hawk afraid of international communism -- when he talks about the war in Afghanistan.
You can’t go home (to Yemen) again
Letta Tayler
What will Obama do with Guantanamo's single largest group of detainees? One hundred Yemenis wait to go home -- but those who've already returned to Yemen didn't find a warm welcome.
Obama’s new way forward in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Salon Staff
An administration white paper argues that the core goal of the U.S. must be to uproot al-Qaida from its safe havens in Pakistan.
Obama’s Afghanistan strategy gets warm reception
Alex Koppelman
So far, most reactions to the president's announcement have been positive -- even Bill Kristol likes it.
Obama unveils new plan for Afghanistan
Alex Koppelman
The president announces he's sending an additional 4,000 troops and trainers to what's now being dubbed "Obama's war."
A major difference between conservatives and progressives
Glenn Greenwald
The right marched in uncritical, creepy devotion to Bush for the first six years of his presidency. The left has been leading the way in criticizing Obama when warranted.
On “60 Minutes,” Obama defends Geithner, criticizes Cheney
Alex Koppelman
In a wide-ranging interview, the president also signaled his opposition to a bonus tax and said a big bank failure could still lead to an economic implosion.
Afghanistan’s uncertain future
Pratap Chatterjee
Our military endeavor and unevenly distributed foreign aid have left the nation divided, not one country, but three.
Afghan artists after the Taliban
Salon Staff
Pratap Chatterjee visits Afghanistan to see if the cultural renaissance is still alive.
Returning to Bamiyan, Afghanistan
Salon Staff
Reporter Pratap Chatterjee finds refugees who have returned to their homeland only to find a life of poverty and struggle.
The state of girls education in Afghanistan
Salon Staff
After the overthrow of the Taliban in Afghanistan, girls were free to go to school, but in some regions things are getting worse.
The other side of Rick Steves
Kevin Berger
He may seem like Mister Rogers. But in a revealing interview, the travel guru shares his daring views on Iran and terrorism, spoiled Americans and the best places to smoke pot in Europe.
George W. Bush, author
Alex Koppelman
The former president reportedly got a $7 million deal to write a book about some of his toughest decisions.
Soldier suicides skyrocket
Mark Benjamin
But a tepid Senate hearing on Wednesday, with no testimony from lower-ranking combat troops from Iraq or Afghanistan, does little to explain why.
Obama’s Middle East moment of truth
Gary Kamiya
His diplomatic moves are a good start. But does he have the will to challenge Israel?
The mission of the Beltway journalist
Glenn Greenwald
Thomas Jefferson envisioned the press ensuring that "light" be shined on our government officials through "investigations." Today, they explicitly devote themselves to the opposite.
Meet the accidental guerrillas
Laura Miller
Ex-Petraeus advisor David Kilcullen warns that if Western forces aren't willing to stick around in Iraq and Afghanistan, extremists will continue turning the locals into weapons.
Afghanistan is worse than you think
Mark Benjamin
It's common knowledge by now that the security situation in the country has been deteriorating, but the scale of the problem is staggering.
John Yoo is sorry for nothing
Gary Kamiya
Sneering with contempt, the unrepentant Bush attorney has challenged "Obama's antiwar base" to read his infamous memos closely. So I did.
Obama’s Guant
Karen Greenberg
The president needs to end Bush's disastrous policies at the Bagram Air Base prison in Afghanistan.
Army says deployments not linked to suicides
Christopher M. Matthews
One general tells reporters that soldiers develop "a certain resiliency" after being deployed multiple times.
The Republicans strike back
Alex Koppelman
Top GOP'ers are trying to deflect some of the Democrats' Rush Limbaugh-inspired attacks on the party.
Obama begins looking at DADT reversal
Alex Koppelman
The president is consulting with advisors about lifting the ban on gays in the military, but action might not be imminent.
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