Henry Kissinger’s Annoying Habit of Being Right
Benjamin Wallace-Wells wonders with some irritation “Why Henry Kissinger Never Goes Away.”
Why Some Killing Matters More
Why are chemical weapons a “red line” in a war where so many have been killed?
If We Do Attack Syria, What’s Next?
Some questions that the Administration needs to answer before attacking Syria.
Just This Once, John McCain Is (Partly) Right
John McCain is right that we shouldn’t send ground troops to Syria, but his idea for increased U.S. intervention in the country’s civil war is still too risky.
Was Obama’s Syrian “Red Line” A Mistake?
President Obama may regret drawing a line in the sand over Syrian chemical weapons.
Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander during Operation Desert Storm, has died at the age of 78.
No, We Should Not Arm The Syrian Rebels
The argument that the United States should start assisting the rebellion in Syria has many flaws.
Turkish-Syrian Tensions Increase After Syria Shells Turkish Village
Turkey’s military has attacked Syria several times since Syrian forces shelled a Turkish village.
Iraq Disintegrating As US Withdraws
For years, analysts have worried that Iraq’s tenuous hold on stability would collapse upon the withdrawal of US forces. We’re now watching it happen.
Success In Libya Does Not Justify An Unnecessary, Improper Decision By President Obama
Success in Libya does not make the American mission any less unjustified than it was on the day President Obama announced it.
Panetta: At Least Some Non-Combat Troops Will Remain In Iraq After 2011
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave the strongest signal ever that there will be some U.S. military presence in Iraq after December 31st.
The Intervener’s Dilemma
There are many opportunities to go to war. Here’s a guide for choosing between them.
U.S. Military Intervention In Libya? Just Say No
Intervening to “help” the Libyan revolt is very tempting, but it’s a temptation we ought to resist.
