From the Archives: A newly discovered document undercuts a key storyline of the anti-Soviet Afghan war of the 1980s that it was Charlie Wilson’s War, wrote Robert Parry on April 7, 2013.
Tag: Al-Qaeda
Opening & Closing US Embassies — From Sierra Leone to Afghanistan
Washington’s Rebranding of Syrian Al-Qaeda’s Founder
Sacrificing Yemen to Appease Saudis
BOUNTYGATE: Scapegoating Systemic Military Failure in Afghanistan
Blaming Each Other for Backing Terrorism
Behind the Omar Outrage: Suppressed History of 9/11
Telling Only Part of the Story of Jihad
Local Forces Who Defeated ISIS in Syria Defend Their Territory
The outcry against Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria reveals an appetite for regional hegemony, writes As’ad AbuKhalil. It also minimizes the capacity of native militia to defend territory for which they fought and died.
Torture is Not Only Immoral, but a Tool for War
When the Senate Intelligence Committee begins questioning CIA director-nominee Gina Haspel on Wednesday they should ask these questions, especially whether torture was used to build a rationale for war, argues Sam Husseini.