Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush
Kerry's rhetorical point may give Obama an option besides ill-advised airstrikes.
Sep 10, 2013 / Robert Scheer
When Is a War Not a ‘War’? When Is a War Not a ‘War’?
In "war," we don't actually want to have a significant impact.
Sep 10, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria Congress Should Provide Advice, Not Consent, on Syria
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will propose a diplomacy and accountability amendment.
Sep 10, 2013 / John Nichols
On Syria: Don’t Surrender to Trust On Syria: Don’t Surrender to Trust
When it comes to Syria, why should we trust President Obama? After all, he clearly doesn’t trust us.
Sep 9, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Dag Hammarskjold: Statesman of the Century Dag Hammarskjold: Statesman of the Century
A new biography explores the remarkable life and lasting legacy of the early UN secretary-general.
Sep 9, 2013 / Andrew Gilmour
We Need ‘Forceful Diplomacy,’ not Military Strikes, in Syria We Need ‘Forceful Diplomacy,’ not Military Strikes, in Syria
Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel goes on ABC’s This Week to say why she believes the US should not strike Syria.
Sep 9, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Capitol Hill to the Rescue on Syria? Capitol Hill to the Rescue on Syria?
Don’t hold your breath.
Sep 9, 2013 / Andrew J. Bacevich
The New Goliath The New Goliath
The history of American militarism informs the administration’s schizophrenic posturing on Syria.
Sep 6, 2013 / William Greider
Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left
The ambassador to the UN acknowledged that there are valid questions about military strikes, but her speech was short on convincing answers.
Sep 6, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Possible Compromise Bill on Syria Intervention Emerges in Senate Possible Compromise Bill on Syria Intervention Emerges in Senate
Senators float bill that would demand Assad sign Chemical Weapons Convention treaty.
Sep 6, 2013 / George Zornick