The brutal neoconservative legacy in Iraq  —  When we take stock of American policy in Iraq and its effects over the last decade, reasonable and humane people tend to focus on the devastating toll in blood, treasure and reputation.  Hundreds of thousands dead, even more injured …

Iraq, Syria and the Middle East - An essay by Tony Blair  —  The civil war in Syria with its attendant disintegration is having its predictable and malign effect.  Iraq is now in mortal danger.  The whole of the Middle East is under threat.  —  We will have to re-think our strategy towards Syria …

Tony Blair: west must intervene in Iraq  —  Ex-PM says allies should consider military options short of sending troops after denying 2003 invasion led to Isis crisis  —  Tony Blair has urged western governments to recognise that it needs to take an active role in the Middle East …

How enthusiastic are Democrats about Clinton as nominee?  —  Washington (CNN) - Most Democrats say they'd support Hillary Clinton if she wins their party's nomination, but a new national survey indicates only a minority are excited about that prospect.  —  The CNN/ORC International poll released Sunday …

Last Slide  —  Rand Paul told Iowans today that change is needed before the GOP can win the next presidency.  —  “You guys have a strong force here,” he told the 1,400 delegates at the Republican state convention today, “but frankly the president won Iowa twice.  So we can't do the same ole same old.”