Commentary: Today's hawkish interventionists actually bear the greatest resemblance to isolationists of yore
Commentary: The president has taken a political hit but dodged a serious crisis of confidence.
Commentary: Americans usually embrace war. Their rejection of President Obama's Syria plan is historic.
Commentary: Worldwide opposition to U.S. military intervention marks the limits of U.S. power
Commentary: Washington should focus on preventing further massacres, not on punishing Assad or restoring 'credibility'
Commentary: History suggests Obama should not expect military strikes in Syria to be effective
Commentary: Congressional debate over a military strike will focus on three national security concerns
Commentary: Fear of open-ended wars with messy consequences gives recently retired, and some still active officers pause
Commentary: A Syrian expatriate uneasily backs outside military intervention
