Foreign Policy

The New Goliath

The New Goliath The New Goliath

The history of American militarism informs the administration’s schizophrenic posturing on Syria. 

Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / William Greider

Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left

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 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Possible Compromise Bill on Syria Intervention Emerges in Senate

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 / Blog / George Zornick

A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria

A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria A Modest Proposal to Bomb Both Sides in Syria

The US must send a message not only to Assad, but also to the Syrian opposition.

Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria

Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria Chris Hayes Comes Out Against Military Action in Syria

With lawmakers preparing to cast their votes on Syria, Chris Hayes explains where he stands. 

Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes

The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes

The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes The Senate’s ‘Limited’ Authorization Is Full of Holes

On Wednesday, the Foreign Relations Committee passed an imprecise resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria. 

Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel

Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel Obama’s Syria War Is Really About Iran and Israel

Why not get Russia and Iran involved in a cease-fire and UN plan instead?

Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress

Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress Live Updates: A Weak Case for Intervention Before Congress

Administration officials have struggled to make a clear case for intervention in Syria. 

Sep 4, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria

Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria Congress, Think Carefully Before Intervening in Syria

President Obama’s decision to ask Congress to authorize any action towards Syria is both courageous and correct—now it’s time for democracy to work.&nbs...

Sep 3, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push

Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push Obama’s Strategically Incompetent, Useless and Nonsensical War Push

Is President Obama planning to assassinate President Assad of Syria?

Sep 3, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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