George Monbiot

war – general

Divine Injustice
Drone warfare can be used to thwart democratic movements, anywhere. Read more – ‘Divine Injustice’.
Do As We Say, Not As We Do
My letter to Media Lens over the issue of the massacre at Srebrenica. Read more – ‘Do As We Say, Not As We Do’.
Naming the Genocide Deniers
The right-wing denial of the genocides in Bosnia and Rwanda is bad enough; the new left-wing denial is even worse. Read more – ‘Naming the Genocide Deniers’.
Stop Building Tanks
Let’s divert the money spent on arms to addressing the real strategic threat. Read more – ‘Stop Building Tanks’.
Lest We Forget
Could the First World War have been stopped? Read more – ‘Lest We Forget’.
How to Build a Human Bomb
Guantanamo Bay is killing people thousands of miles away. Read more – ‘How to Build a Human Bomb’.
The Kings of England
The unaccountable people who launched the Iraq war have learnt nothing from it. Read more – ‘The Kings of England’.
Ban the Bomb – But Only in Iran
When will Bush and Brown acknowledge that there is already a nuclear power in the Middle East? Read more – ‘Ban the Bomb – But Only in Iran’.
Drumming Up a New Cold War
By signing up to Bush’s missile defence programme, the British government shows it doesn’t give a damn about either peace or democracy Read more – ‘Drumming Up a New Cold War’.
A Parallel State
For how much longer will BAE be allowed to run its own secret service and overrule the armed forces? Read more – ‘A Parallel State’.
The Darkest Corner of the Mind
US interrogators have devised a new form of torture. It debases the democracy they claim to be defending. Read more – ‘The Darkest Corner of the Mind’.
Defence Against What?
The Iraq disaster has eliminated the last major function of our armed forces. So let’s pay ourselves a war dividend. Read more – ‘Defence Against What?’.
Asserting Our Right to Kill and Maim Civilians
At the talks beginning in Geneva today, the British government will fight attempts to ban cluster bombs. Read more – ‘Asserting Our Right to Kill and Maim Civilians’.
The Cult of the Heroic Animal
The Disneyfication of war allows us to ignore its real savagery Read more – ‘The Cult of the Heroic Animal’.
Peace Is For Wimps
Real men in government use their position to sell weapons. Read more – ‘Peace Is For Wimps’.
The Generals’ War
In victory or in defeat, the military leaders who dominate Israeli politics can’t lose. Read more – ‘The Generals’ War’.
Israel’s Attack Was Premeditated
Hizbullah’s capture of Israeli soldiers provided the excuse for an assault planned for months. Read more – ‘Israel’s Attack Was Premeditated’.
The King of Fairyland
Bush’s view of the Middle East rests on pure fantasy. Read more – ‘The King of Fairyland’.
A Self-Vindicating Policy
Building new nuclear weapons creates the threats they are supposed to avert. Read more – ‘A Self-Vindicating Policy’.
The Treaty Wreckers
In just a few months, Bush and Blair have destroyed the global restraint on nuclear weapons Read more – ‘The Treaty Wreckers’.
Pedigree Dogs of War
Some people who engage in foreign conflicts are called terrorists. Others are about to be licensed by the government Read more – ‘Pedigree Dogs of War’.
America’s War with Itself
Bush’s attempt to wreck the climate talks follows an established pattern of self-destruction Read more – ‘America’s War with Itself’.
A Deadly Reversal
Why does no one care that the world’s worst conflict has broken out again? Read more – ‘A Deadly Reversal’.
Proliferation Treaty
Of course Iran wants the bomb, and the international system has given it everything it needs to build one. Read more – ‘Proliferation Treaty’.
Victim’s Licence
Our fairytale version of Rwanda’s genocide has allowed us to overlook the government’s own crimes against humanity Read more – ‘Victim’s Licence’.
The British Threat
By hardening its position on nuclear weapons, Labour is encouraging proliferation Read more – ‘The British Threat’.
Back to Front Coup
The military is being invited into the heart of politics in the US. Read more – ‘Back to Front Coup’.
The Bottom Dollar
The way to check American power is to support the euro Read more – ‘The Bottom Dollar’.
Too Much of a Good Thing
Underlying the US drive to war is the need to open up new opportunities for surplus capital Read more – ‘Too Much of a Good Thing’.
A War of Terror
The men who claim to be fighting “evil” on behalf of “good” are also funding one of the world’s dirtiest wars Read more – ‘A War of Terror’.
Who Guards the Guards?
The UN Security Council is inherently tyrannical. No war it mandates can ever be just Read more – ‘Who Guards the Guards?’.
Moral Flight
Bush and Blair, who made so much of their “leadership” when there was a war to be fought, are nowhere to be seen when peace is needed. Read more – ‘Moral Flight’.
Riddle of the Spores
All the evidence points to government labs. Is this why the FBI has failed to solve the anthrax case? Read more – ‘Riddle of the Spores’.
America’s Bioterror
If President Bush is serious about waging war against weapons of mass destruction, he should start at home. Read more – ‘America’s Bioterror’.
America’s Imperial War
The liberals who supported the bombing of Afghanistan have aligned themselves with a ruthless military machine Read more – ‘America’s Imperial War’.
Both Saviour and Victim
The film Black Hawk Down is helping to create a new myth of American nationhood, which threatens everyone on earth Read more – ‘Both Saviour and Victim’.
America’s Terrorist Training Camp
What’s the difference between Al Qaeda and Fort Benning? Read more – ‘America’s Terrorist Training Camp’.
Europe’s Dirty War
The European Union is funding Plan Colombia Read more – ‘Europe’s Dirty War’.
Yes, It Was About Oil
New findings reveal that NATO’s intervention in Kosovo paved the way for a Trans-Balkan Pipeline Read more – ‘Yes, It Was About Oil’.
The ministry that hides from truth
Gulf war veterans deserve better treatment and we need honesty. Read more – ‘The ministry that hides from truth’.
Nato’s Dirty War
By targeting chemicals factories, Nato is waging war against civilians Read more – ‘Nato’s Dirty War’.
Hawks and Doves
Four remarkable women are challenging the most powerful forces in the land Read more – ‘Hawks and Doves’.
The Smith and the Devil
Why are the same myths associated with blacksmiths all over the world? Read more – ‘The Smith and the Devil’.