David Ignatius's Blog, page 66

Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds is sickening to U.S. soldiers

Veterans of the war call Trump’s retreat a “disgrace” to America and the soldiers who serve this country.

For U.S. soldiers, ‘it’s a dagger to the heart’ to abandon the Kurds

Veterans of the war call Trump’s retreat a “disgrace” to America and the soldiers who serve this country.

Trump has ushered in a grotesque coda to the war against ISIS

The cascade of bad events could get worse if action isn’t taken quickly.

Trump is ignoring arms control. It’s a dangerous mistake.

If ever there were a moment for dialogue about how to avoid miscalculation with doomsday weapons, it’s now.

As Trump abandons Syrian Kurds, a top commander pleads for U.S. support

“If ethnic cleansing happens in our area, or they kill Kurds and bring Arabs in, this will be the U.S.’s responsibility,” says the Kurdish commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces.

For Trump, Ukraine is a story of personal resentment and political opportunism

Newly released text messages clear up more facts of the power play.

How can Congress compel the Trump administration to provide testimony and documents?

A legal fight would slow the impeachment process, which has its plusses and minuses for Democrats.

What happened on the way to Khashoggi’s horrifying final seconds?

This is a murder story that hasn’t died for a simple reason.

This isn’t just another spat. Trump compromised our security for his gain.

Trump witholding Ukraine’s military aid is especially troubling.

The escalating crisis with Iran is Trump’s self-inflicted wound

Against a cocky Iran, the Trump administration continues its relatively soft line.