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U.S. Regional Imperialism: Big Sticks, and Even Bigger Guns

Danny Sjursen May 18, 2020

Should I Get Out of the Military?

Danny Sjursen March 16, 2020

Why We Must Reclaim ‘Armistice Day’

Danny Sjursen November 11, 2019

The Sudden Martyrdom of the Government Whistleblower

Danny Sjursen October 14, 2019

The Tulsi Effect: Forcing War Onto the Democratic Agenda

Danny Sjursen June 28, 2019
The Generals Won’t Save Us From the Next War

The Generals Won’t Save Us From the Next War

Danny Sjursen June 10, 2019
The brass are careerists, never punished for their mistakes, quietly assenting to the latest doomed interventions.

Yes, My Fellow Soldiers Died in Vain

Danny Sjursen May 27, 2019
Iraq vet recalls two friends, one killed in action, the other a suicide---but can't explain or understand what it meant.

The Left Needs to Stop Crushing on the Generals

Danny Sjursen May 3, 2019
Just because liberals don't like Trump doesn't mean the brass are their saviors—or even good strategists.

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America Is Headed For Military Defeat in Afghanistan

Danny Sjursen November 30, 2018

Will Iraq Become Another ‘Lesson Lost’ Like Vietnam?

Danny Sjursen November 6, 2018

Don’t Replace Nikki Haley at the United Nations

Danny Sjursen October 18, 2018

Afghan Futility and the Not-So-Curious Case of Lieutenant Jordan Rich

Danny Sjursen May 3, 2018

In Search of the ‘Short, Serious War’ Unicorn

Danny Sjursen February 22, 2018
The military prefers to plan for the conflict it wants, one that may never happen again.

Parade of Defeat: Trump Prefers Spectacle Over Strategy

Danny Sjursen February 9, 2018
With the U.S. military stuck in countless indecisive wars, what exactly are we celebrating?

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‘We’re Killing These Kids, We’re Breaking the Army!’

Danny Sjursen January 17, 2018
Our soldiers are still redeploying at a frenetic pace that cannot keep up with reality—and the cracks are showing.

The Best Way to Honor a Vet is With the Truth

Danny Sjursen November 9, 2017
Clinging to myths about Iraq and Vietnam only guarantees more war.

Our Quest For ‘Absolute Security’ Guarantees Forever War

Danny Sjursen October 24, 2017
It's not just the neocons. This is a deeply rooted American problem.

Leave Veterans and Soldiers Out of the Anthem Debate

Danny Sjursen September 27, 2017
We're not monolithic tools to be used for your free speech or liberty arguments.

Where Are the Brave Military Voices Against Forever War?

Danny Sjursen September 19, 2017
Today, my peers are silent.

How We Got Here

Danny Sjursen February 21, 2017
The misuse of American military power and the Middle East in chaos

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