Why Russia won't allow an intervention

Sectarian strife is the worst it's been in many years—and Syria isn't helping

The realist case for punishing Syria is just as strong as the moral one

The bombing of weapons in Syria has as much to do with Iran

Red lines exist for a reason. Syria shouldn't get away with crossing one.

Even before chemical weapons were used, there was a refugee crisis. Why won't the president act?

Why Asma Al Assad is the perfect dictator’s wife for the twenty-first century

The president turns a blind eye to Syria's use of chemical weapons

Islamists are waning in the Arab world. But will Obama notice?