Trump Pressed Aides on Venezuela Invasion, U.S. Official Says

JOSHUA GOODMAN / The Associated Press Jul 4, 2018 After the president in a 2017 meeting suggested an invasion, administration officials explained how military action could backfire. However, Trump later pursued the issue with Latin American leaders and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

300 U.S. Troops Are Heading to Iraq

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 20, 2014 President Obama announced Thursday that up to 300 "military advisers" will assist Iraq's embattled army against advancing Sunni insurgents, and insisted that the U.S. would not be drawn into another war in the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Military Interventions Rarely Fulfill Their Goals

William Pfaff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2013 Military interventions by powerful nations into lesser ones, such as now continues in Mali (and Afghanistan), and is being urged by many into the Syrian civil war, are inherently reckless since even the most powerful states can have the whole project blow up on them. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Libyan No-Fly Zone in Place, U.S. Says

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2011 As a NATO-led international effort to “protect the Libyan people” enters its second day, the U.S. says its no-fly zone is now in place while Russia and the Arab League have condemned the joint attack. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

10 More Years?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2010 Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has some sobering news for supporters of the U.S.-led intervention in his country: Even after eight years of war, it could be another decade before the Afghan military is able to take over security duties from the coalition, and even longer to wean it from its dependence on foreign aid. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tensions High Between Colombia and Venezuela

Staff / Truthdig Dec 20, 2009 Tensions are running high, and relations running low, between Colombia and Venezuela. The latter's president, Hugo Chavez, told his generals to prepare for war, while the Colombian government announced a new base on the countries' border and activated six air battalions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistan to Talk It Out

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2008 Growing anger at "America's war" has led to massive popular protests and parliamentary action against U.S. military involvement in Pakistan. A resolution passed by Pakistan's parliament Wednesday calls for dialogue with "extremist groups" and an end to military activity, a strategy that refocuses the country toward an "independent foreign policy." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sunsara Taylor–CDC to Women: Prepare to Give Birth!

Sunsara Taylor / Truthdig Jun 7, 2006 A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control recommends classifying all women as pre-pregnant--whether they intend to conceive or not. It's an audacious leap along the logical fault line that values women as mere fetal incubators. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )