Unless we want to have a repeat of Iraq, Congress would be wise to make sure they don’t give the Obama administration everything it’s asking for in Syria.Â
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Is the CIA on Its Way to Hacking the Sky?
Human manipulation of the climate might be the quickest way to combat global warming. It’s also the most frightening.
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War Powers for Dummies
Does Barack Obama need Congress’ approval to bomb Syria?
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Syria Turns into a Political Story
And the Washington media breathe a sigh of relief.
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Will Congress Continue to Refuse Its War Powers Responsibilities?
An explainer on how Congress has slowly abdicated its war powers to the executive branch, and why this is a very bad thing
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Some Context for Our Upcoming Bombing Campaign
Nearly every American president eventually lets the bombs fall.
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No Empire Strikes Back
The days of unilateral imperial action are gone—American power is not enough to solve the conflicts in Egypt and Syria. Â
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Let’s Avoid the Fog of War
The benefits of a U.S. military strike against Syria don’t outweigh the costs.
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Bill Kristol Is Getting the Band Back Together
The people who brought you the Iraq War are now urging that we get bombing Syria. What could possibly go wrong?
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The Chemical-Weapon Taboo and America’s Next War
There may be little rational reason for the taboo on chemical weapons. But it’s leading us into a new military engagement anyway.
