America's overseas military empire
February 26, 2021 USA Today
USA Today speaks with Co-Director of the Costs of War Project, Stephanie Savell about US military presence around the world.
In the News
'Counter-Terrorism'?: Two Decades After 9/11, New Interactive Map Details Footprint of US War Machine in 85 Countries
February 25, 2021 Common Dreams
Common Dreams cites Costs of War's new study highlighting U.S. counter terror operations in 85 countries.
US counterterrorism operations touched 85 countries in the last 3 years alone
February 25, 2021 USA Today
USA Today quotes Costs of War data on US counterterror operations around the world.
'A reckoning is near': America has a vast overseas military empire. Does it still need it?
February 25, 2021 USA Today
USA Today quotes Costs of War data on the consequences of U.S. War on Terror domestically and internationally.
U.S. 'War on Terror' Covered Nearly Half the World in Past 3 Years, This Map Shows Where
February 25, 2021 Newsweek
Newsweek cites Costs of War's new map on US War On Terror activity around the world.
America, back?; ICBMs, mapped; Island-hopping F-35s; Border troops; And a bit more.
February 25, 2021 Defense One
Defense One cites a new Costs of War study stating that the United States has conducted counterterrorism operations in 85 countries over the past 3 years.
'Is Our Blood Worth Less?' Afghan Anguish After European Court Sides With Germany Over Airstrike That Killed 90 Civilians
February 16, 2021 Common Dreams
Common Dreams cites Costs of War statistics on Afghani lives lost in U.S. led post 9/11 War on Terror in Afghanistan.
Will the War in Afghanistan Ever End?
February 16, 2021 The Progressive
The Progressive cites Costs of War statistics on Afghani lives lost due to the U.S. led War on Terror in Afghanistan.
Donald Trump Jr. distorts his father's war record as president
February 8, 2021 PolitiFact
Politifact evaluates the claim that President Donald Trump did not start new wars during his presidency.
Who Won in Afghanistan? Private Contractors
January 31, 2021 Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal cites a report by William Hartung on private contracting in the post-9/11 wars.
The Militarization of American Democracy
January 20, 2021
Neta Crawford discusses the impact of war and militarism on American democracy.
'I Cry At Night': Afghan Mothers Struggle To Feed Their Children In The Pandemic
January 6, 2021 NPR
NPR cites Costs of War data on U.S. expenditure on the War on Terror in Afghanistan.
The CIA's Afghan Death Squads
December 18, 2020 The Intercept
The Intercept cites Costs of War research on CIA sponsored Afghan surrogate units.
It’s Almost Twenty Years Since 9/11 Can We Finally Stop Marching to Disaster?
December 17, 2020 Tom Dispatch
Rebecca Gordon quotes Costs of War statistics on civillian deaths in post 9/11 US Wars.
Afghan civilian deaths from air raids rose by more than 300pc
December 9, 2020 The Daily Star
The Daily Star covers Costs of War's new study on increased civilian casualties due to U.S. and allied forces' airstrikes.
Biden's controversial pick to run the Pentagon
December 9, 2020 Pod Save the World
Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor discuss the new Costs of War report on increased deaths in Afghanistan by airstrikes.
Afghan civilian deaths from US air raids rose by more than 300 percent
December 8, 2020 Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera covers Costs of War's new study on increased civilian casualties due to U.S. and allied forces' airstrikes.
US Slams New Study on Afghan Civilian Casualties
December 8, 2020 Voice of America
Voice of America covers Costs of War's new study on increased civilian casualties due to U.S. and allied forces' airstrikes. US Slams New Study on Afghan Civilian Casualties
Afghan Civilian Deaths From Airstrikes Soared Last Year
December 8, 2020 Forbes
Forbes covers Costs of War's new study on increased civilian casualties due to U.S. and allied forces' airstrikes.
Civilians Killed in U.S.-Led Airstrikes in Afghanistan Soar by 300%: Study
December 8, 2020 Kayhan
Kayhan covers Costs of War's new study on increased civilian casualties due to U.S. and allied forces' airstrikes.