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Arming our own enemies in Iraq Arming our own enemies in Iraq
Bush officials claim that Iran has supplied grenade launchers to Iraqi militants -- but the real source of the weapons is U.S. negligence.
By Gareth Porter Jun 6, 2008
Guns, not roses, for Iraq Guns, not roses, for Iraq
The U.S. is selling billions in weapons to Iraq. Is the Pentagon's plan making the country secure or arming it to the teeth for civil war?
By Mark Benjamin Sep 18, 2007
Scott Ritter Scott Ritter
The controversial former chief U.N. weapons inspector in Iraq says Saddam's weapons of mass destruction are largely disarmed, the "Iraqi threat" is built on a framework of lies and President Bush has betrayed the American people.
By Asla Aydintasbas Mar 19, 2002
Poison on the mind Poison on the mind
Is panic the right response to the specter of bioterrorism?
By Chris Colin Oct 3, 2001
Secret costs Secret costs
Scientists say the security crackdown at nuclear weapons labs is the real national security risk.
By Fiona Morgan Jul 21, 2000
From Russia with guns
A glossy weapons catalog offers wimpy nations a chance to buy new respect from their neighbors.
By Ken Silverstein Apr 3, 2000
"It's happened again"
When gun-control advocates use mass shootings to push for a handgun ban, critics accuse them of exploiting tragedy. But there's a difference between exploiting a tragedy and learning from it.
By Dan Savage Nov 4, 1999
Love me, love my guns
A shotgun tumbled from a closet and my husband drifted from my heart.
By Susan Straight Oct 21, 1999
Newsreal: Worse than useless
A former chief weapons inspector explains why the deal the United Nations struck with Saddam Hussein will only help Iraq to keep and develop its weapons of mass destruction.
By Jeff Stein Mar 25, 1998
Newsreal: Clinton, Saddam and the hot zone
A biological warfare expert examines allegations that Iraq possesses a new class of genetically engineered "bioweaponry" that could kill hundreds of thousands of people and terrorize American cities.
By Jonathan Broder Nov 11, 1997
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