Shadi Hamid
As U.S., NATO mull military action against Syria, questions raised about legality
Chemical weapons are banned by most nations of the world, though Syria isn’t one of them. It’s still unclear, though, what countries can do when other countries use chemical weapons. What’s becoming more clear, though, is that there’s still not an easy legal justification for military strikes on Syria.
Military Coup Staged in Egypt, Morsi Ousted as President
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, who was elected democratically just one year ago, has officially stepped down from power. In addition to removing the president, the army has suspended the constitution and called for early elections. According to our partner The World, soldiers backed by armored vehicles have been deployed near where Morsi supporters have gathered. […]
Egypt: Is This a Coup or a Popular Revolution?
In the days following the ouster of Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, a mix of celebrations in support of the change, and demonstrations against it, have filled the streets. The nation’s future remains unclear as the divisions over the way forward grow deeper. Some view the new turn of events as a movement […]
With 70,000 Syrians Dead, Why are Chemical Weapons the Game Changer?
Back in August of 2012, President Obama established what he called a “red line” on action in Syria, which included the use of chemical weapons. At a press conference yesterday, Obama acknowledged that chemical weapons might have been used in Syria, although the nature of their use seems cloudy. The President reiterated that the United […]