Plots to Destroy America, From British Redcoats to Al Qaeda
The U.S. has faced three eras of destruction: the age of invasion from 1783-1941, the age of missiles from 1941-1989, and since 1989, the age of viruses More »
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Dominic Tierney is associate professor of political science at Swarthmore College. He is the author of How We Fight: Crusades, Quagmires, and the American Way of War. More
The U.S. has faced three eras of destruction: the age of invasion from 1783-1941, the age of missiles from 1941-1989, and since 1989, the age of viruses More »
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The U.S. will ultimately spend $1 trillion for these fighter planes. Where's the outrage over Washington's culture of waste? More »
Today, reeling from a national hangover, Americans promise moderation. But soon we'll drink again from the military cup. More »
Before the Gulf War, Saddam Hussein promised "the mother of all battles." What he got was the battle of all mothers. More »
When we judge others, malevolent acts outweigh virtuous ones, but when judging ourselves, it's just the opposite More »
The regime deliberately instigated disorder in an attempt to deligitimize the protesters. Did it work? More »
How can the U.S. promote social change without opening the gates to anti-American forces? More »
As a liberal, the president can push conservative policies and escape with relatively little criticism More »
They're bloody, expensive, and often fail. But, some conflicts meet our approval. More »
Want to cut waste and inefficiency? Look no further than the Department of Homeland Security More »
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How 43 U.S. soldiers gave their lives to help save 100,000 people More »
The urge to retaliate fades dramatically when the moral lines become blurred and confusing More »
The anthem, first published in The Atlantic Monthly 150 years ago, mirrors how the country feels about war More »
What will the rise of China mean for U.S. national identity? More »
The way wars are fought is diverging. On one side, countries are using machines to deliver death. On the other, humans now carry bombs themselves More »
