Art by Peau PorotesanoIt’s been four years since conflict in the Middle East and Northern Africa began with the Arab Spring, yet not all of these conflicts have come to resolution. Even as our troops return from Afghanistan, new factions and conflicts have risen to challenge leaders and governments that have hoarded power for decades. Yemen is one of these … [Read more...] about Conflict Builds in Yemen
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Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
NO: I would prefer to avoid military presence in Syria, specifically any policy that puts “boots on the ground.” However, punitive strikes may be necessary if the Syrian government is lying to the U.S. about using chemical weapons on civilians. Obama is right to carefully consider the situation but should seek approval from Congress before declaring war on Syria. Washington … [Read more...] about Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?