Overview
Antiwar.com is an English‑language news and opinion website that focuses on opposition to military intervention and foreign wars. The site combines daily news aggregation with original analysis, editorials and commentary intended to support non‑interventionist policy positions. It presents reporting, links to outside coverage, and perspectives from a range of contributors.
History and editorial leadership
The site was established in December 1995 in reaction to the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia and broader concerns about foreign military interventions. Antiwar.com was co‑founded and for many years guided editorially by Justin Raimondo, who served as a prominent voice for the project. The site developed a reputation as an alternative voice for critics of interventionist foreign policy.
Content and features
Antiwar.com publishes a mix of original pieces and curated links. Regular features typically include:
- Daily news roundups and link collections to international reporting, archived for reference.
- Opinion columns and long‑form analysis that argue against specific wars or military actions.
- Interviews, reader mail, and occasional investigative or historical articles.
Readers can find both short commentary and longer essays that explain the non‑interventionist rationale and examine the political, legal and human consequences of war.
Position, influence and uses
Antiwar.com is known for advocating a non‑interventionist stance—favoring diplomacy and restraint over the use of military force. Its audience includes activists, scholars, journalists and policy‑minded readers who seek critiques of interventionist policies. The site has been used as a reference point in debates about U.S. foreign policy and as a clearinghouse for alternative perspectives.
Reception and notable facts
The site has drawn both praise and criticism: supporters value its consistent opposition to military action, while critics sometimes challenge its editorial positions or the selection of sources. Funding for the site has historically come from donations and advertising typical of independent media. For more about its scope and current material see the English language site here or the main site entry here. Related news and opinion sections can be browsed at news and opinion, and thematic coverage of anti‑war subjects is catalogued at category pages. The foundation date is noted at founding details, and material about its longtime editorial director is available via Justin Raimondo.