How Obama Took Foreign Policy Forward — And Back
When it came to race, climate, or diplomacy, Obama was like a visitor from the future. On trade and intervention, however, he was often stuck in the past.
Russia is Withdrawing from Syria — and the U.S. Should Follow Suit
For too long Moscow and Washington have tried to out-muscle each other by escalating the Syrian war. Now, for once, they’ve got a chance to escalate their efforts to end it.
Is Putin Really as Foolish as We Are?
Putin’s attempt at “shock and awe” in Syria has all the hallmarks of failed U.S. interventions of the past
The Problem with Young Dictators
Bashar al-Assad is not going to age out of office any time soon.
Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm
Obama’s decision to arm the Syrian rebels will likely escalate the conflict and torpedo any possibility for a political solution.
On the Brink of Another War
Let’s resist the temptation to intervene in Syria. This time, let’s say ‘lesson learned.’
Has Intervention by the United States Become, by Definition, a Mistake?
Is reflexive resistance to intervention in Syria the right reaction by progressives?
Take Syria Seriously–And Stay Out
Why start another body count in a Middle East conflict with no direct relationship to U.S. security?