Killing civilians is hardly drones’ only crime.
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.
The Magnitsky Act: Fueling Tension with Russia
The ac will impose visa bans and asset freezes on Russian human rights offenders.
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.
Why Did Russian Officials Withhold News of Flooding From Krymsk?
Will the Black Sea flooding be President Putin’s Katrina?
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.
Islamist Militias More Popular — or Less Unpopular — in Mali Than Native Tuaregs
Though better armed, Tuareg fighters in Mali have been driven from the capital of their autonomous state of “Azawad.”
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.