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Following Syria strike, some senators look to restrict executive powers

Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist 03/04/2021 The fallout after President Biden’s first true use of force, an airstrike in Syria targeting Iranian proxy forces, has been muted in strange ways. We all know by now that domestic politics are just as relevant to military success as proper tactical and operational execution, and the new administration’s charted course to mitigate any legislative or popular protest seems to … Continue reading Following Syria strike, some senators look to restrict executive powers

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US must accept Syrian refugees

By: Duke Staff Beyond the modified profile pictures and humanitarian hashtags honoring those killed in the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris is a startling amount of political fear-mongering, misinformation and xenophobia in America. Thirty governors and nearly every Republican presidential candidate called on the Obama administration this week to turn back the 10,000 Syrian refugees it promised to accept in 2016, in fear of … Continue reading US must accept Syrian refugees

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U.S. assistance for Syrian refugees is vital

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor Children are supposed to grow up playing with toys, eating too much sugar and wondering how far Cinderella lives from their house. They’re not supposed to drown while fleeing a corner of the world that’s been devastated by warfare between the Islamic State and a handful of opposing forces. They’re not supposed to wash up on the shores of … Continue reading U.S. assistance for Syrian refugees is vital

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Staff editorial: Air strikes are first steps in protecting our security

Duke Staff On Sept. 20, 2001, just nine days after the attacks on 9/11, former President George W. Bush told Congress that the United States would wage a “war on terror” against militant Islamic group al-Qaida. Here we are in a similar spot 13 years later, but something is different. This time, as the U.S. launches a series of air strikes at the Islamic State … Continue reading Staff editorial: Air strikes are first steps in protecting our security

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DU reacts to crisis in Syria

By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor After accusations that the Bashar al-Assad regime has been using chemical weapons against rebel forces in Syria, the United States may intervene and take military action. With an estimated 100,000 Syrians already dead, a wave of controversy has surrounded the idea of intervening. Senior political science and history major Gannam Rifkah was born in Baltimore after his parents left … Continue reading DU reacts to crisis in Syria

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