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.

The United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union could complicate life for Ireland, north and south of the border.