Marc Lynch's Blog, page 71

FP's Situation Report: More American troops to Iraq; Is Patrick Kennedy in trouble? A quadruple amputee does pull-ups; Saying good-bye to Todd Breasseale; and a bit more.

Democracy Lab Weekly Brief, June 30, 2014

How to Celebrate a War's Beginning

While Bosnia welcomed EU dignitaries for the official WWI centennial, protesters donned masks of assassin Gavrilo Princip and Serbs erected a statue in his honor.

Some Nagging Questions Left Unanswered in the Syrian WMD Story

Is Europe Ready to Commit?

Georgians worry that their passion for Europe isn't being reciprocated. And Russia is ready to step in.

Iraq: Is the current fighting north of Baghdad intended to establish front lines?

How we think about our wars matters

Quote of the day: To improve the U.S. military, brutally examine its assumptions

It’s Okay to Have Mixed Feelings About Luis Suárez

Just like in politics and law, saying otherwise won’t do anyone any good.

The Iron Tulip and the Louse

Can Louis van Gaal and Miguel Herrera do a remake of “The Odd Couple” after the World Cup? Please?