The Realities of War
Mr. Hedges spoke to students about the myths and costs of war, and about his experiences in various war zones as a war…
The Nation Institute and New School University presented a conversation on “The Deepening Shadow: The U.S. at War in the Nuclear Age” moderated… read more
The U.S. at War in the Nuclear Age The Nation Institute and New School University presented a conversation on “The Deepening Shadow: The U.S. at War in the Nuclear Age” moderated by Chris Hedges. Among the subjects they addressed were the impact of the Cold War on current U.S. foreign policy, potential parallels between the Vietnam War and operations in Iraq, and their experiences in war zones. They also talk about a country’s ability to forget its involvement in conflict after losing a war as well as the dilemma faced by the United States as the sole superpower in the current global arena. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience.
Jonathan Schell is the author of The Fate of the Earth and The Jonathan Schell Reader. Frances FitzGerald, author of Fire in the Lake and Way Out There in the Blue, is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Chris Hedges is the author of What Every Person Should Know About War and War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning. close
Mr. Hedges spoke to students about the myths and costs of war, and about his experiences in various war zones as a war…
President Bush spoke to an audience of veterans about the war with Iraq.
Authors talked about their books on war. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Sebastian Junger is…
Scholars and historians discussed how the United States and United Kingdom relationship evolved as World War II gave way to the Cold War. Professor…