Outside the Beltway

Current events have underscored who holds political power in Egypt in the post-Mubarak era.

The Secretary of Defense has some words of warning for those advocating military action against Iran.

The post-Gaddafi era has been made permanent. What comes next?

For a peace envoy, Blair has some nonpeaceful ideas.

What does the apparent outcome of the war in Libya mean for the so-called “Responsibility To Protect” doctrine?

Success in Libya does not make the American mission any less unjustified than it was on the day President Obama announced it.

Steve Benen has coined the phrase “Thank America Last” to describe those avoiding praise of President Obama for success in Libya.

The U.S. and its allies are calling on Bashar Assad to step down, but there’s little we can do when he says no.

A few Republicans have picked up on John McCain’s criticism of critics of the Libya mission as being “isolationist.”

The War Powers Act’s 90 day limit is in sight. Will Congress force the president’s hand?

Remember Egypt?

Elias Isquith proclaims my Atlantic essay “How Perpetual War Became U.S. Ideology” to be “a total disaster.”

Technology has saved the lives of countless American soldiers. But it’s made going to war easier.

Why the United States has found itself in a seemingly endless series of wars over the past two decades.

One can almost hear the pitter-patter of American boots in the distance.

As allied involvement in Libya’s civil war increases, there are signs that the rebels may not be able to close the deal.

Ten days after sending American forces into kinetic military action in Libya, President Obama addressed the nation to explain “what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us.”

Tom Ricks doesn’t understand why we need an exit strategy in Libya.

The uneasy coalition that coalesced around action in Libya will be strained by decisions to come.

There must be a predisposition against war and we should only engage in just wars.

U.S. officials are making clear that the current mission in Libya may not lead to the end of Muammar Gaddafi’s rule. If that’s the case, then why are we there in the first place?

There are many opportunities to go to war. Here’s a guide for choosing between them.

What are the limits of Resolution 1973? Are there any?

Calls are coming from both sides of the aisle for the U.S. to do “something” about the situation in Libya. It would be better if we didn’t get involved.

The latest Wikileaks revelations suggest that China may not be willing to protect North Korea for much longer.

McCain brings up “regime change” in re: the DKRP and China apparently isn’t doing enough.