The only alternative to bloodshed.

Shaping reality to resemble a lie.

Weak enemies are always preferable to strong ones.

Assad’s hollow crown.

Zones of influence and a weak central government.

“You don’t want to restore ties? I’ll keep killing civilians!”

Nor can it protect civilians without putting boots on the ground.

America’s shame is worse than anything that the protesters imagine.

Something the nuclear deal ignores.

Diehard Israel-haters rush to defend Assad’s war crimes.

He can win battles, but can he win everything?

Assad’s—and Putin’s—free ride for mass murder must be stopped.

Only one side will cease firing.

Attacking straw men.