Hamas, it seems, has taken Israeli contempt for Palestinian life as a cultural and political weakness that Gazans can turn against the oppressor state.

There is no real probability of success in stopping Mr. Assad or preventing future atrocities through a use of limited force.

Will bombing or putting American “boots on the ground” bring peace to Syria?

A suspected chemical-weapon attack occurred late April 7 when Syrian army warplanes bombed the eastern town of Douma.

Getting humanitarian aid to desperate populations during the conflict has largely been contingent on the warring sides to agree to a temporary cease fire.

The Navy's fleet of Trident submarines carries about half of the U.S. active strategic nuclear warheads, according to military observers.