US Wars and Military Action

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 / 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 / Bob Dreyfuss

Congress Must Block Obama’s War

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 / Bob Dreyfuss

Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote

Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote Amid Outcry, President Honors Demand for Syria Vote

Obama’s choice delays military intervention and opens way for debate on whether strikes are justified.

Aug 31, 2013 / John Nichols

How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention

How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention

Eric on the hidden treasure in the new Bob Dylan; Reed on the impending airstrikes in Syria.

Aug 30, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Obama Plans War Without Allies, Support or International Law

Obama Plans War Without Allies, Support or International Law Obama Plans War Without Allies, Support or International Law

An aimless, nonsensical attack.

Aug 30, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?

Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress? Not Another Undeclared War: UK Parliament Votes, Why Not US Congress?

More than 150 House Democrats and Republicans say: “Congress must assert our authority.”

Aug 29, 2013 / John Nichols

Moral Obscenities in Syria

Moral Obscenities in Syria Moral Obscenities in Syria

The threat of a reckless US-led assault on Syria is looking closer than ever, but politically-motivated military strikes will only make a horrific war even worse.

Aug 27, 2013 / Phyllis Bennis and David Wildman

In Chelsea Manning, We Finally Have a Scapegoat for the Iraq War

In Chelsea Manning, We Finally Have a Scapegoat for the Iraq War In Chelsea Manning, We Finally Have a Scapegoat for the Iraq War

A target that Republicans and Democrats can unite in vindictive harmony against.

Aug 21, 2013 / Chase Madar

Russia’s Stake in Syria’s War

Russia’s Stake in Syria’s War Russia’s Stake in Syria’s War

Obama could be arming fighters who want to take their struggle to Russia itself.

Aug 6, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

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