Iraq: Why Can't We Learn From Our Mistakes?
Obama wants to arm "moderate" Syrian fighters. But moderates can become fanatics with changes to the political and military moment.
Iraq
Iraq Vet Blasts Obama's Blurry 'Boots on Ground' Rhetoric
"You know those boots on the ground everybody's still discussing whether we should deploy? Well, they're already there."
6 Ways Obama Contradicts Himself in Waging War on ISIS
The president's confused and confusing explanation of his new military campaign
The Unlawfulness of Obama's ISIS Plan
Is the White House planning to run this war directly as LBJ did in Vietnam?
Rand Paul: "If it was wrong not to protect the consulate in Benghazi, then it's wrong not to protect the consulate in Erbil."
Explains rationale for military action in Iraq.
Obama's Dumb, Rash, and Unilateral War
Don't buy the president's lame excuses for attacking ISIS without congressional approval.
Obama's Unnecessary, Unpromising War
We don't know how to conduct a successful war against the Islamic State.
Americans: Dubious About War But Ready to Fight ISIS—Just Not With Ground Troops
Public opinion, military action, and ISIS.
Terrorists Want Us to Overreact. Let's Not Give In, Mr. President.
Maybe it's time for America to stop taking the bait.
Nation Building Isn't Needed to Fight ISIS
The president should focus upon a narrow mission, and resist calls for yet another quixotic crusade in the Middle East.
Obama Seeking Long War With ISIL—Who Needs Authorization? (Amash Does!)
If it's a rock-paper-scissors war Obama wants, it's a rock-paper-scissors war he'll get.
Check Out the State Department's Anti-ISIL Propaganda
In a warzone both sides use propaganda.
What Do Libertarians Think About Rand Paul and ISIL? Let's Ask Them
Prominent libertarian writers weigh in.
