Biden faces Trump's deadline on Afghanistan troop withdrawal: 'Any way you cut it, we are headed for a messy outcome'
March 17, 2021 USA Today
USA Today cites Costs of War statistics on the the cost of U.S. War on Terror amounting to $6.4 trillion.
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On January 6th, the U.S. Became a Foreign Country
March 16, 2021 TomDispatch
Costs of War was cited in a TomDispatch piece by veteran Kevin Tillman (brother of Pat Tillman) on why January 6 was inevitable given our approach to foreign policy. (Reposted in Scheer Post)
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) on American Rescue Plan, repealing AUMF
March 10, 2021 MSNBC
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) quotes Costs of War study and comments on Capitol security, Covid relief, foreign relations, and repealing and replacing the Authorizations for the Military Use of Force (AUMF).
The Cost Of U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts: More Than 800,000 Lives And $6.4 Trillion, Research Finds
March 5, 2021 WBUR
WBUR cites new Costs of War study that estimates U.S. counter-terrorism operations in 85 countries.
Corruption in Afghanistan as ‘Big a Threat’ as Taliban
March 4, 2021 Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy discusses new Costs of War study on the U.S. War on Terrorism in Burkina Faso.
The Bunker: Peering Into the U.S. Military’s Dark Corners
March 3, 2021 POGO
POGO cites new Costs of War study highlighting U.S. counter terror military presence in 85 countries.
Biden ran on ending forever wars. He’s already undermining that promise.
March 2, 2021 The Washington Post
An opinion column at The Washington Post cites Costs of War research on U.S. counter-terror activities in 85 countries.
US forces engaged in military operations in 85 countries in three years, study says
February 26, 2021 Press TV
PressTV cites new Costs of War study highlighting U.S. counter terror activity in 85 countries.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.