Opinion: No good solution for Pakistan-India conflict After the death of 17 Indian soldiers last Sunday, Pakistan-India tension is rising once again. Though Pakistani authorities denied any involvement in the deaths, India’s Home Minister Rajnath Singh put the blame on Pakistan on Sept. 19 and called Pakistan a “terrorist state.” Pakistani spokesman Nafees Zakaria criticized India for blaming Pakistan without any investigation. It seems as if those … Read More
Opinion: Obama obligated to seek congressional permission for military action? On Saturday, President Barack Obama seemed to solidify his position of straightforward action in Syria. But does Obama have the power to call directly for military strikes against the Bashar Al-Assad regime? The Constitution vests in Congress the power to declare war. But does this mean that Congress must consent to military strikes? Obama was adamant in how he expressed … Read More