William Astore

William Astore, a retired lieutenant colonel (USAF), is a TomDispatch regular. He teaches History at the Pennsylvania College of Technology and can be reached at wastore@pct.edu. Get my RSS

We're Number One in Global Weapons Sales

But at what cost to ourselves and the rest of the world?

Tue Jan. 24, 2012 3:22 PM PST

Our Remote Wars Are Hitting Home

America's wars may be fought in distant countries, but they've weakened our military, drained our treasury, and eroded our freedoms.

Thu Dec. 8, 2011 1:01 PM PST

How the US Military and Government Are Like Siamese Twins Sharing the Same Brain
Tue Jun. 14, 2011 5:04 PM PDT

The Crash and Burn of Old Regimes

Washington's court culture and its endless wars.

Thu May. 12, 2011 1:01 PM PDT

Freedom Fighters for a Fading Empire

What it means when we say we have the world’s finest fighting force.

Thu Jan. 6, 2011 12:34 PM PST

The Face of War (Don't Look!)

Ironically, the new isolationism—turning away from war’s horrific realities—may actually just lead to more war.

Mon Nov. 1, 2010 10:26 AM PDT

"Our American Heroes"

Why it’s wrong to equate military service with heroism.

Thu Jul. 22, 2010 12:34 PM PDT

Hope and Change Fade, but War Endures

Seven reasons why we can’t stop making war.

Thu Jul. 8, 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Doubling Down in Afghanistan

Why we refuse to fold a losing hand.

Thu Jun. 3, 2010 11:17 AM PDT

American Kleptocracy

How fears of socialism and fascism hide naked theft.

Tue Apr. 20, 2010 1:47 PM PDT

The Pentagon Church Militant and Us

The top five questions we should ask the Pentagon.

Thu Mar. 18, 2010 12:02 PM PDT

The US Military's German Fetish

Loving the German war machine to death.

Thu Feb. 18, 2010 12:07 PM PST

A Very American Coup

Coming soon to a hometown near you.

Wed Jan. 20, 2010 5:00 AM PST

Grinding Down the US Army

The price of pushing our troops too far.

Wed Dec. 16, 2009 11:34 AM PST

Obama at the Precipice

Tough guys don't need to dance in Afghanistan.

Mon Oct. 12, 2009 9:52 AM PDT

Whatever Happened to Gary Cooper?

A seven-step program to return America to a quieter, less muscular, patriotism.

Thu Sep. 3, 2009 10:46 AM PDT

Educating Ourselves to Oblivion

Dire headlines about the failure of the American education system fail to address a fundamental question: What is education for?

Thu May. 28, 2009 2:16 PM PDT

Déjà Vu All Over Again in Afghanistan

Seven lessons Obama could learn from Vietnam author Mary McCarthy

Fri Apr. 17, 2009 10:18 AM PDT

Affirming Our Prime Directive

Early signs are not good when it comes to the latest Obama-led Ameriprise.

Thu Mar. 26, 2009 10:20 AM PDT

Whose Military Is It Anyway?

Our military may not yet be a foreign legion—but it's getting there.

Tue Feb. 17, 2009 11:33 AM PST