Jacob G. Hornberger: Constantly shifting array of official enemies

  After George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq ended up producing ISIS, which was quickly made into a new official enemy of the United States, I am sure that there were lots of Americans saying to themselves, “Oh my gosh, another official enemy. But once we vanquish this one, it will finally be over. We will finally have peace, tranquility, and prosperity.”

  Those people were living a pipe dream. Now that ISIS has been vanquished, is the Pentagon bringing the troops home? Is there going to be a ticker-tape military parade in New York City? Is George W. Bush going to do a painting entitled “Mission Accomplished”?

Craig D. Graham: Top 6 international consequences of the Syrian civil war

  The conflict in Syria has obviously had extremely devastating effects on the domestic population. However, there have also been significant consequences for the international community. Wars rarely stay within political borders and the Syrian conflict is no exception. Here are the six most destructive effects of the Syrian civil war on the rest of the world.