Outside the Beltway

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.