Killing civilians is hardly drones’ only crime.
The New York Times Drones on About the Morality of Drones
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Middle East & North Africa
The Real Metric for Syria Is Russia’s Realpolitik
A more accurate bellwether of the tide turning in Syria will be if Russia decides it no longer needs President Assad.
Iran Sanctions: War by Other Means
Now that the talks with Iran on its nuclear program appear to be on the ropes, are we on the road to war? The Israelis threaten it almost weekly, and the Obama administration has reportedly drawn up an attack plan. But in a sense, we are already at war with Iran.
Attacking Syria Is a No-Win Situation for Turkey
It is in Turkey’s best interest to act as negotiator between the hostile parties and move to the forefront of the peace-plan effort.
Palestinian Demonstrators Underscore the Palestinian Authority’s Legitimacy Problem
Despite its close cooperation with the IDF in arresting suspected militants, the PA does not even have total control of its own funds or its security forces.
No Wonder So Many Drone Strikes Gang Aft Aglay
There’s a delay between the events on the ground that a drone is target and what a drone operator sees on the screen.
What Vets Are Not Talking About When They’re Not Talking About Their War Experiences
Veterans struggle to come to terms with the possible immorality of their actions in war.
Syria, the United States, and the El Salvador Option (Part Two)
The United States has been funding Syria opposition groups since 2005.
Iran’s Parchin Clean-up a “Tease”
To Iran, uranium enrichment is mainly intended as a bargaining chip.
Has the Developing World Abandoned Iran?
In a recent interview, the eminent geo-strategist Ian Bremmer suggested that a “nuclear-armed Iran” is inevitable because, in an emerging “G-Zero World” where no single bloc of countries can dominate international affairs, the emerging powers can frustrate the West’s efforts to thwart Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. But recent years have given lie to this argument.