Lemonade

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 years ago

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

An argument I would expect to lose

13 years ago

As the President contemplates the military options for Syria, advice from the commentariat is disparate.    Richard Haass would like…

Yes, I was there and then is now

13 years ago

This piece was republished today, the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, by Buzzfeed under the heading "I Was…

Serious is as serious does

13 years ago

John Kerry can be downright eloquent when he wants: ...our understanding of what has already happened in Syria is grounded…

Square one

13 years ago

Having written about nothing but Syria for the better part of a week, it is time to take a glance…

Bombing expectations

13 years ago

With the United States getting ready to bomb Syria in response to its government's use of chemical weapons against its…