Hasten the day

12 years ago

The Administration's approach to Syria has seemed to me to focus too narrowly on military attacks (even if others object…

Too broad is too narrow

12 years ago

Some of my most respected colleagues (read Fred Hof) are exorcised beyond reason by President Obama's two week delay in…

Peace picks, September 3-6

12 years ago

It was Labor Day in the US yesterday and Rosh Hashanah (New Year's) for Jews worldwide Thursday evening, Friday and…

What’s wrong with ICG’s approach on Syria

12 years ago

The International Crisis Group yesterday published a statement on Syria.  It has drawn plaudits from some and hisses from others. …

What Congress should do

12 years ago

I have resisted comparisons between Syria and Bosnia, or Syria and Kosovo, as the global and regional circumstances are different. …

Lemonade

12 years ago

President Obama has had more than his share of lemons lately: the British parliament defeat of participation in military action…

This is awkward

12 years ago

British parliament disapproval of participation in a military attack on Syria leaves the US with only France and Turkey as…

Lincoln was a lonely Republican

12 years ago

So Dana Milbank thinks the 50th anniversary did not live up to the original.  I really can't imagine how that…

Needed: creative diplomats

12 years ago

An attack to punish Syria for its use of chemical weapons is on hold due to British parliament reservations.  The…

Fight and talk

12 years ago

It appears we may be headed for American-led attacks to punish, degrade and deter Syria's use of chemical weapons.  There…