George Monbiot

war – iraq

A Step Towards the Dock
The prospect of a trial for Tony Blair now starts to look more plausible Read more – ‘A Step Towards the Dock’.
Blair at Large
There’s still plenty of money in the pot for someone attempting Tony Blair’s arrest Read more – ‘Blair at Large’.
The Reckoning
Wherever Blair goes, our campaign ensures that he can never be free from the fear of arrest Read more – ‘The Reckoning’.
A Bounty for Blair’s Arrest
Today I am launching a new fund – www.arrestblair.org – to reward people who attempt to arrest the former prime minister Read more – ‘A Bounty for Blair’s Arrest’.
Arresting Blair
His bid for the EU presidency gives us the best chance we’ll ever have. Read more – ‘Arresting Blair’.
Justice in Shades
A damning judgement on army killings suggests that officials at every level have covered up torture and murder. Read more – ‘Justice in Shades’.
Justice Undone
I didn’t get my man, but I helped to remind people what he’s done. Read more – ‘Justice Undone’.
Arresting John Bolton
The Charge Sheet Read more – ‘Arresting John Bolton’.
Putting the State on Trial
Protesters who have damaged military equipment are walking away from the dock Read more – ‘Putting the State on Trial’.
Occupations Brutalise
The atrocities in Iraq surprise us only because we ignore colonial history. Read more – ‘Occupations Brutalise’.
A War Crime Within a War Crime Within a War Crime
The revelations from Falluja are piling up Read more – ‘A War Crime Within a War Crime Within a War Crime’.
War Without Rules
Yes, the US has used chemical weapons Read more – ‘War Without Rules’.
Bringing Out the Dead
The press has been minimising the death toll in Iraq Read more – ‘Bringing Out the Dead’.
How to Stop Civil War
Nicaragua and South Africa, not the US, should be the inspiration for Iraq’s constitution. Read more – ‘How to Stop Civil War’.
Fraud and Corruption
Where has Iraq’s money gone? Read more – ‘Fraud and Corruption’.
Killing vs Helping
Bush and Blair no longer seem able to see the difference. Read more – ‘Killing vs Helping’.
The Lies of the Press
The newspapers must also be held to account for the decision to invade Iraq. Read more – ‘The Lies of the Press’.
Greasing Up to Power
Our journalists bear as much responsibility for the misinformation about Iraq as the intelligence agencies. Read more – ‘Greasing Up to Power’.
The Bones of the Saint
Remarks at the launch of Scott Lucas’s book The Betrayal of Dissent Read more – ‘The Bones of the Saint’.
A Charter to Intervene
We need new international laws to tell us whether or not force is justified. Read more – ‘A Charter to Intervene’.
Extreme Measures
We can’t rely on the Establishment to topple Tony Blair: we must do it ourselves. Read more – ‘Extreme Measures’.
The Moral Myth
Superpowers act out of self-interest, not morality. Read more – ‘The Moral Myth’.
Dreamers and Idiots
Bush and Blair did everything necessary to prevent the outbreak of peace Read more – ‘Dreamers and Idiots’.
Tony Blair’s New Friend
He made the moral case for war – but backs a dictator who boils prisoners to death Read more – ‘Tony Blair’s New Friend’.
Beware the Bluewash
The UN should not become the dustbin for America’s failed adventures Read more – ‘Beware the Bluewash’.
America Is a Religion
There is no more dangerous notion than that of America the Divine Read more – ‘America Is a Religion’.
Blair’s Grand Mistake
The war crimes case in Belgium illustrates the folly of Blair’s belief that the US is interested in justice Read more – ‘Blair’s Grand Mistake’.
Chemical hypocrites
The US is preparing to use banned weapons in Iraq Read more – ‘Chemical hypocrites’.
No Way Out
Every likely outcome of this war is a disaster Read more – ‘No Way Out’.
One Rule for Them …
Does the US support the Geneva Convention or doesn’t it? Read more – ‘One Rule for Them …’.
Left Behind to Starve
A humanitarian disaster is engulfing Africa as cash is poured into the war with Iraq and its aftermath Read more – ‘Left Behind to Starve’.
A Wilful Blindness
Those who support the coming war with Iraq refuse to see that it has anything to do with US global domination. Read more – ‘A Wilful Blindness’.
The Time for Talking Is Over
We must oppose this war as we have never opposed one before Read more – ‘The Time for Talking Is Over’.
See You In Court
Taking the government to court may be the only means of holding Britain and the US to account for their plans to invade Iraq Read more – ‘See You In Court’.
In the Crocodile’s Mouth
Blair is appeasing Bush partly in order to get a share of the world’s diminishing supplies of oil Read more – ‘In the Crocodile’s Mouth’.
Thwart Mode
For the past eight years, the US has undermined disarmament in Iraq Read more – ‘Thwart Mode’.
The Logic of Empire
The United States is now our foremost enemy. We must begin to treat it as such. Read more – ‘The Logic of Empire’.
Diplomatic Impunity
“If any of this gets out of this room, I’ll kill the person responsible” Read more – ‘Diplomatic Impunity’.
A War Against the Peacemaker
The US wants to depose the diplomat who could take away its pretext for war with Iraq Read more – ‘A War Against the Peacemaker’.
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’.