Tag: syria
The Perils of Virtue Signaling in Foreign Policy
Virtue signaling that is detached from achievable outcomes is an ethically-worse option.
The Risks of the “Shaming” Approach to Policy
The Bosnian tragedy is a case where unwillingness to really get involved should have been the spur to finding a compromise.
On Law, Policy, and (Not) Bombing Syria
The question of whether the US should use its military against Assad is separate from the questions of legal interpretation. The legal question does not address the likely consequences of the use of force.
