2024 In the News

An article in The Blaze cites data from the Costs of War Project on civilian casualties resulting from the war on terror.

Stephanie Savell comments for Common Dreams, "The Costs of War project has an obligation to look at the consequences of the U.S. backing of Israel's military operations after October 7, especially as it reverberates throughout the region."

A piece in The Hill cites research from the Costs of War Project, which found that the U.S. has committed a record $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began a year ago.

In Le Monde, Omer Bartov argues that Netanyahu’s refusal to end the Gaza war is tied to his political survival and a long-term Zionist vision of Jewish-Israeli control over land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

An Associated Press article cites a new report by researchers at the Costs of War project that found the U.S. has committed a record $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began one year ago.

In an article in The Star, Omer Bartov questions whether the lessons of equality, dignity, and human rights learned from the Holocaust should apply universally, including to Israel, amid the Gaza war.

A recent CounterPunch opinion piece cites the Costs of War Project as a reliable source of data.

In an interview with The Wire, Omer Bartov discusses the first anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

In a Truthout article, Omer Bartov, accuses Israel of committing "systematic war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocidal actions" in Gaza.

In an article for Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney discusses how false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, allegedly killing pets for food were propagated by Donald Trump and JD Vance during a presidential debate, despite bipartisan evidence disproving the narrative.

According to Heidi Peltier's research cited in The Nation, $1 million in military spending creates significantly fewer jobs than the same investment in sectors like renewable energy, healthcare, or education.

A recent New York times article cites Costs of War research on AI and the military industrial complex.

Dany Bahar said in The Washington Post, “These people are not competing for the same households as middle-class Americans.”

Wendy Schiller comments on the vice presidential debate for Newsweek.

In Responsible Statecraft, Lyle Goldstein discusses the U.S. Navy's logistical challenges and the need for a strategic reevaluation to match its ambitions.

William Allen comments for the Portland Press Herald, "Given all the angst we have in politics today, someone so genuine and truthful is really someone we ought to honor."

Stephen Kinzer offered commentary in a recent New York Times article.

A recent Audacy article references a study on suicide among military veterans led by the Costs of War Project.

Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian, "The problem for the Democrats is that inflation eroded the power of that income up until, you could argue, the late spring of 2024."

In a recent New York Times article, Ieva Jusionyte discusses the role that American guns have on violence in other countries.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the state of the Republican party and the ideological nuances that have emerged with former President and current nominee Donald Trump as its figurehead.

In an interview on "On The Line" with Samira Mohyeddin, Omer Bartov discusses his shift from skepticism about Israel committing genocide to analyzing the movement of genocidal rhetoric becoming a reality.

Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe, "More than a decade after we started a program of regime change, Bashar al-Assad is still in power."

In an interview with FOX 11, Timothy Edgar discusses a lawsuit filed by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, against a law forcing the company to sell the platform or face a ban in the U.S.

A recent Rhode Island Monthly article featured "The Power of Faces," an art exhibit hosted by Watson's Art at Watson Committee and the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies, which showcases portraits of refugees.

In an article in The Economist, Lyle Goldstein discusses how China is studying the performance of Western military technology, including HIMARS, landmines, and drones in the Ukraine war, to prepare for potential conflicts, particularly over Taiwan.

In a Bloomberg interview, Wendy Schiller explains why Vice President Kamala Harris tapped talk-show legend Oprah Winfrey and a group of Hollywood stars to take part in a virtual town hall as she seeks to maintain her campaign’s momentum against former President Donald Trump.

This CounterPunch opinion piece cites data from the Costs of War project estimating the Bush administration’s decision to oust Saddam Hussein resulted in a $2.9 trillion cost.

In Business Insider, Mark Blyth discusses how Harris faces a challenging political situation with the Federal Reserve's rate cut, as she must balance taking credit for the economic news without fueling partisan narratives pushed by Trump.

In an interview with Rumble, Omer Bartov discusses Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing that they amount to genocide, explores the lack of empathy in Israeli society, and addresses the role of Western countries in supplying arms, raising questions of complicity in war crimes.

A recent New York Times article cites research from the Costs of War project, highlighting the "memory-holing" of the War on Terror.

Ieva Jusionyte appeared on Good Morning America to discuss her new book, "Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across The Border."

In an interview with Rumble, Omer Bartov discusses his view that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and the implications of Israel's actions for the region and international complicity.

Wendy Schiller commented on the recent presidential debate in an International Business Times article.

Wendy Schiller comments for Newsweek, "Harris was effective in presenting herself as the calmer and more stable presidential choice, and may have further solidified the Democratic Party base."

A recent Washington Post article cites research from the Costs of War project that Vice President Kamala Harris mentioned during the presidential debate.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller offers her takeaways from the presidential debate and explains what Vice President Kamala Harris must do to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.

A recent USA Today article refutes Vice President Kamala Harris's debate claim that there are no active-duty U.S. service members in combat zones, citing research from the Costs of War project.

In a recent Chicago Tribune article, Lyle Goldstein analyzed National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to Beijing.

C-SPAN's Washington Journal cites the Costs of War a resource on the costs of the post-9/11 wars.

In an article for The Boston Globe, Stephen Kinzer argues that Tulsi Gabbard’s portrayal of Donald Trump as a peacemaker is contradicted by his record of militaristic actions, making it unrealistic to view him as a candidate for peace.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller looks ahead to next week's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump and breaks down the keys to success for each candidate.

In his column for the Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney argues that Bangladesh’s economic growth without job creation and its authoritarian repression of dissent undermine political legitimacy, offering a lesson for the Global South.

In an interview with TVP World, Michael Kennedy discussed the growing divide between the European Union and the U.S. and shared his insights on the potential impact of a Trump or Harris election.

In an interview with Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych, Michael Kennedy discussed the implications of Kamala Harris's nomination, the dynamics of the U.S. election, contrasting visions of the state, and the influence of regional, gender, and Palestinian American politics.

In an interview on PBS, Wendy Schiller discusses the state’s three-year extension of the Providence schools takeover and local reactions to Kamala Harris’ first interview as the presidential nominee.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller explains what Vice President Kamala Harris must do to perform well in her first nationally televised interview as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.

In an interview with CGTN, Omer Bartov discusses the U.S. House of Representatives' recent passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act amid widespread Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.