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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is President Obama planning to assassinate President Assad of Syria?
Sep 3, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Congress Must Block Obama’s War Congress Must Block Obama’s War
The president's decision to bomb Syria makes no strategic sense whatsoever, and it will lots of people for no reason at all.
Sep 1, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss