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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

It was politically impossible' to draw back from Iraq War, new files claim

Government files indicate that withdrawal from the Iraq War would only be possible with Saddam Hussein's surrender.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Britain told US that invading Iraq could cost Blair his premiership, papers reveal

Invading Iraq without UN backing posed a serious risk to Tony Blair's leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is making US intelligence parrot his line on Iran - it echoes Bush's invasion of Iraq

Stovepiping—streamlining information that confirms bias—was used by the Bush administration during the Iraq War and appears to be employed by Trump today.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Iran Strikes Reveal We're in a New Era of Manufacturing Consent

The shift in public sentiment from support for the Iraq War to opposition against military action in Iran illustrates changing perceptions of government actions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

That Clip Just Almost Gave Me a Rage Stroke': Chris Hayes Airs 2003 Video of Lindsey Graham Demanding War Just Like Now

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

That Clip Just Almost Gave Me a Rage Stroke': Chris Hayes Airs 2003 Video of Lindsey Graham Demanding War Just Like Now

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How exactly has Britain supported Israel's military assault on Gaza? The public has a right to know | Jeremy Corbyn

The article critiques British government policies and military actions leading to civilian casualties in Iraq and the continuing arms support to Israel during the Gaza conflict.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The PTSD Treatment That Veterans Dream Of

PTSD can severely impact veterans like Jeff Turner long after traumatic events, leading to flashbacks and a distorted perception of safety.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Alastair Campbell insists he and Tony Blair didn't lie over Iraq

The importance of quality journalism is emphasized in light of critical social issues.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Podcast

The New Yorker's In the Dark Wins a 2025 Peabody Award

In the Dark wins a Peabody Award for investigating the unpunished killings of Iraqi civilians by U.S. Marines in 2005.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The New Yorker's In the Dark Wins a 2025 Peabody Award

In the Dark wins a Peabody Award for investigating the unpunished killings of Iraqi civilians by U.S. Marines in 2005.
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Can Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza Remake the War Movie?

The film, unlike standard military narratives, focuses on a single, monotonous operation rather than seeking grandiose heroics or emotional arcs, depicting the tedium and uncertainty of warfare.
Independent films
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza interview: "As a team, you can accomplish anything"

Mendoza: In the army, I was trained to be adaptable, which is crucial in high-stakes situations. You must adjust quickly, especially when plans derail.
Film
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Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Warfare review nerve-shredding real-time Iraq war film drags you into visceral frontline combat

Warfare offers a gripping, unyielding portrayal of combat, eschewing narrative conventions to highlight the raw intensity of warfare experiences.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Boot camp, matching tattoos and mutual head-shaving: Kit Connor, Will Poulter and Michael Gandolfini on making Warfare

Warfare recreates the harrowing experience of US Navy Seals trapped under fire, illustrating the psychological impact of war.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

JD Vance says Europe should have done more to stop Iraq War DW 04/15/2025

"It's not good for Europe to be the permanent security vassal of the United States," Vance stated, emphasizing the need for European nations to gain independence in foreign policy.
Europe politics
fromInverse
4 months ago

'Warfare' Is A Thunderous, Nail-Biting Military Thriller At War With Itself

Warfare presents a grim and intense portrayal of war, contrasting typical glorifications of heroism with a raw depiction of suffering and absurdity.
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

'Warfare' Review: Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's Hyper-Intense Iraq War Simulator Is Realistic to a Fault

Alex Garland's "Warfare" contrasts American exceptionalism by focusing on the harsh realities of modern combat and its human costs.
US news
fromTruthout
4 months ago

War Architects Enjoy Top Academic Gigs 22 Years After Illegal Invasion of Iraq

The legacy of the Iraq War continues to influence modern academia and U.S. foreign policy discourse.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates

The Trump team's strategy mirrors the 'Shock and Awe' approach used in Iraq, signaling rapid upheaval and disruption in government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

PM pays tribute to British troops after Vance comments

Sir Keir Starmer honored British veterans after US VP JD Vance's controversial remarks on UK troop contributions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

This is madness. How long will the destruction of Lebanon continue? | Moustafa Bayoumi

Historical rhetoric of liberation often masks realities of imperialism and suffering in Iraq.
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