Cheney backs military action: Graham isn't the only one calling for military action.
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Or it could be some sort of military action, but the downside of military action is almost unthinkable.
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Our attention can then turn away from debating the legality of military action and toward assessing the effects of military action.
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If history is any guide -- and it almost always is -- direct US military action often leads to stronger military action in the future.
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" Military action watch: Trump indicated Friday he hadn't made a decision on whether he would take military action against Iran following the attacks, but spoke positively of showing "restraint.
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When you say you're picking up a change in tone, are you saying you're sensing more concrete planning for military action, or more fear that there will be military action?
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It would say that the administration cannot take military action, and can use no funds for military action, unless there is an attack, an imminent attack, or you've gotten congressional authorization.
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"At this point, anybody who is advocating for military action against North Korea is advocating for military action against a nuclear power who has also made threats against the United States," Castro said.
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For months, Moscow has been calling for joint military action.
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Mr. Bolton insists that he does not relish military action.
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Trump called off the military action at the last minute.
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Pakistan simply denied that it had detected any military action.
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Sanctions will be ramped up, and military action is possible.
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United States military action is not to be taken lightly.
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All will be mindful of how military action can backfire.
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There were voices calling for military action against North Korea.
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Nor should we hesitate if compelled to take military action.
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Neither appeasement nor military action against Iran will be productive.
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Is it military action, economic pressure, or some other approach?
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"Military action at that time was not a last resort."
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Military action at that time was not a last resort.
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He has said he would not currently back military action.
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"We cannot eradicate terrorism by military action alone," he said.
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Still, Syrians expressed doubt the military action would change anything.
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But the administration made no overt threats of military action.
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Finally, NATO helps make American military action abroad too easy.
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As of Tuesday evening, Hamas had not taken military action.
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Delhi has also left the door open for military action.
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Several issues might delay any immediate military action, officials said.
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Do the failures of maximum pressure require additional military action?
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China has maintained a longstanding policy opposing unilateral military action.
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Trump warned Erdogan against escalating military action in the region.
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But 29 percent say the threat requires military action now.
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That stalemate could heighten the chance of risky military action.
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When was the last time a president declared military action?
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"Military action on the Korean peninsula can only be decided by South Korea and no one else can decide to take military action without the consent of South Korea," said Moon in televised comments.
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"Military action on the Korean peninsula can only be decided by South Korea and no one else can decide to take military action without the consent of South Korea, " said Moon in televised comments.
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" Mood for military action 'very high' Thae warned Amanpour that "the mood for possibility of military action is very high" in North Korea and that it behooves all involved to "avoid any possible nuclear conflict.
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Any military action would be coordinated with European allies, officials said.
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Corbyn has said parliament should be consulted before any military action.
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Syria says military action is more likely than a diplomatic solution.
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Mattis suggested that major military action was not being currently considered.
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The U.S. could weigh military action if the threat perception changes.
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What are the realistic objectives of our military action in Syria?
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Supported by the Pentagon, he began to push for military action.
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There is, at best, tepid support in Congress for military action.
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But there could be no question of military action, he added.
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Bolton has long advocated regime change and military action against Iran.
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The Pentagon warned that any unilateral military action would be "unacceptable".
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Tillerson added that "all options," including military action, are in play.
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The United Nations said the military action amounted to ethnic cleansing.
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But he insisted that military action wouldn't be his first choice.
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Third, water installations can also be the target of military action.
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" But, they added, taking a military action is a "momentous decision.
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S. forces are not taking direct military action in Yemen in
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Nonetheless, the United States continues to prioritize military action over diplomacy.
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Germany, France, and Russia all opposed direct military action in Iraq.
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Named after a German battleship, the bunker never saw military action.
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How do we reconcile all this military action with "America first"?
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Delhi has also left the door open for possible military action.
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But President Moon Jae-in on Monday warned against military action.
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But others point out that such moves could invite military action.
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Mr. Trump warned that he was prepared to take military action.
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Mr. Trump warned that he was prepared to take military action.
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Skepticism of U.S. military action extends to humanitarian intervention as well.
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They must be prepared for the possible consequences of military action.
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We've urged them, as I said, to cease all military action.
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But she will be mindful of how military action can backfire.
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Jones has ordered a military action that the Doctor finds inexcusable.
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Steve Vladeck, a CNN legal analyst and professor at the University of Texas School of Law, said the Constitution effectively distinguishes between offensive military action, which requires congressional approval, and defensive military action, which does not.
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US Mulls Military Action Against North Korea Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday that the US would consider taking military action against North Korea if the country refuses to de-escalate its weapons development program.
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"Military action on the Korean Peninsula can only be decided by South Korea, and no one else can decide to take military action without the consent of South Korea," Moon said in televised remarks, according to Reuters.
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State. If the "pragmatic" option is more military action to resolve intractable
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"Americans will not dare to take military action against us," he added.
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Under U.S. law, Congress - not the president - must approve foreign military action.
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Around five months later, George H.W. Bush took military action against Iraq.
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Where and when should a president use military action to restore order?
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And Mr. Trump said Hillary was making it more about military action.
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The risks of taking military action were too great, they had argued.
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" House Speaker Paul Ryan called the US military action "appropriate and just.
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Before the strike, Trump was against military action aimed at Assad's forces.
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The potential consequences of military action are too horrific to even contemplate.
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There are some steps that Congress could take ahead of military action.
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The government reacted to Sunday's attack with military action and defiant rhetoric.
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H.R. McMaster indicated that Trump was not considering military action for now.
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But moments of epistolary diplomacy are interspersed with encouragements for military action.
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At this stage, military action could turn global opinion against Saudi Arabia.
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It does not authorize military action against any nation state, including Syria.
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The United States has recently undertaken military action in five different countries.
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Given the timing, Trump's comment sparked fears of impending U.S. military action.
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Senegal has indicated that military action would be an absolute last resort.
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Menendez also stressed that Congress has not authorized military action against Iran.
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So, is the United States without any legal options for military action?
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Igor Konashenkov also warned military action against Assad could destabilize the region.
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Think government default in a significant foreign economy, or a military action.
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Craig Faller, that Congress must be looped in before any military action.
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There was no significant military action on the first Fourth of July.
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Military action is increasingly being debated in Washington, Tokyo, Seoul and Canberra.
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The first would involve military action by the U.S. against North Korea.
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Nevertheless, the high costs of military action make diplomacy the preferred route.
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However, McMaster indicated that Trump was not considering military action for now.
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Military action likely would trigger the Second Korean War, with horrific consequences.
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Military action is never a panacea, though, and often the wrong choice.
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Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, also hinted he favored military action.
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Our conventional military can deter them indefinitely from taking unprovoked military action.
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But unlike them, he has repeatedly and categorically ruled out military action.
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Those who could were more likely to favor diplomacy over military action.
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Iran originally claimed the crash was not caused by any military action.
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France's Emmanuel Macron has also urged Ankara to stop the military action.
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He also announced new sanctions on Iran instead of further military action.
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""My anger was ... about the possibility of future military action against Iran.
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He didn't say whether there would be further military action against Iran.
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Conversely, 27 percent said that threatening military action is Washington's best bet.
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Instead, military action was taken in Syria, Libya, Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.
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Their votes in favor of military action in Iraq haunted Democratic Sens.
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The military action paused when Mr. Jammeh said he would step down.
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Trump derided Bolton's penchant for pushing military action and intervention on occasion.
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"It's our constitutional duty in Congress to authorize military action," Kaine said.
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Trump has threatened military action against Iran in response to its aggression.
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Which, if we're talking about military action here, seems... very rotten indeed.
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And earlier this month, he offhandedly threatened the country with military action.
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Tillerson to warn China of sanctions over North Korea Option 3: Military action On his inaugural trip to Asia last month, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the US would consider military action against North Korea if provoked.
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Last year, as tensions escalated on the Korean Peninsula, with Mr. Trump's administration openly threatening military action against North Korea, Mr. Moon publicly denounced such talk, swearing that no such military action would take place without South Korea's consent.
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Carter's language left open the possibility of U.S. military action in any scenario.
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Under current laws, a U.S. president has broad powers to order military action.
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Gholam Hossein Gheibparvar said Trump "won't dare" launch military action against Iran. Cool.
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And Mike Pence specifically said there would be no military action over Kobani.
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The US can't decide whether to authorize military action against the Syrian regime.
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"A military action got diverted to really becoming a cyber action," said Song.
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Such a phrase is taken to refer to the possibility of military action.
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" Pressed on whether that meant military action, Trump said, "You'll soon find out.
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Rand Paul said Thursday Congress would need to approve military action in Syria.
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Bernie Sanders and Kirsten Gillibrand, opposed military action in response to chemical attacks.
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He didn't learn about the US military action until he got home later.
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Obama decided against military action in 2013 when Assad gassed his own people.
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Trump's comments seemed to further suggest that military action was on his mind.
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The attack prompted Obama to ask Congress to authorize military action against Syria.
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"I support the President's decision to take military action in Syria," he wrote.
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But that's especially true when military action is being considered or already underway.
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In today's interconnected world, the likelihood of any surprise military action is remote.
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Yes, that means taking military action to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
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The chances of President Obama approving military action are seen as slim, however.
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Boris Johnson ruled out supporting the US in any military action in Iran.
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America hinted at military action if the North kept improving its nuclear arsenal.
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Detractors fear Bolton is pushing Trump toward military action against Venezuela and Iran.
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The President needs Congressional authorization for military action as required by the Constitution.
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Trump has responded to North Korea's weapons tests with threats of military action.
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Diego Garcia has been the site of important military action by the US.
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The Defense Department occasionally releases videos and photos to justify US military action.
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Leadership, in their thinking, is synonymous with unapologetic military action first and foremost.
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Hold out the prospect of talk, but if talks don't work, military action.
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Is it even thinking of some kind of military action against North Korea?
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Germany, Italy and the Netherlands say they will not join any military action.
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What would your redline be that would—that—for military action against Iran?
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In the past, successful military action beyond Russia's borders has buoyed his popularity.
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First, it is a reliable and effective argument for publicly selling military action.
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Despite empty threats of military action being "an option," it remains a stalemate.
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Trump addressed the nation after escalating military action between the U.S. and Iran.
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Until now, Mr. Trump had shied away from military action against Iran, too.
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As we all know, Mr. Bolton has long advocated military action against Iran.
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Would such U.S. military action prompt a comparable Iranian attack on U.S. targets?
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Others challenges, like climate change, cannot be solved through military action at all.
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In Iraq, they typically posted about religion, Saddam Hussein, and US military action.
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Haley, however, has spoken more boldly about the potential for U.S. military action.
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Iran has many options around the world to respond to American military action.
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Trump has appeared averse to military action in response to the drone strikes.
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He has also held open the possibility of military action against the North.
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For South Korea, what comes after such military action is the real concern.
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Military action could amplify ongoing regional conflicts in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq.
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In Russian government classrooms, the techniques of disinformatia, kompromat, and agitprop — disinformation, compromising material, and political propaganda — have for decades been taught as weapons of war to weaken an opponent prior to military action, or as a substitute for military action.
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Threats of military action also circled Qatar in the early days of the crisis.
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Previous such exercises have prompted threats by Pyongyang to launch military action in retaliation.
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It made no mention of Israel's military action, or of protection of Palestinian citizens.
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Congress would be wholly and completely irrelevant in the question of overseas military action.
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Moon also bristled at Trump's threats of taking unilateral military action against North Korea.
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The House has approved a bill to block funding for military action against Iran.
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However, all that could change if the U.S. takes military action against North Korea.
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Several senior Pentagon officials are making it clear they do not favor military action.
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The United States and other Western powers consider taking military action over Saturday's attack.
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But too much talk of military action to remove Maduro could end that alignment.
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And if it is credible, it risks provoking military action by America or Israel.
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Among Republicans, 82 percent would back military action compared with 37 percent among Democrats.
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Yet it is just this sort of military action that risks a ruinous escalation.
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Senator Tim Kaine supports military action against Assad, and supported Obama's proposal in 2013.
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Any military action against Syria or Yemen must come with the consent of Congress.
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Brzezinski characteristically favored military action to free the 52 American hostages and punish Iran.
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North Korea had only demonstrated military action twice on the anniversary in recent years.
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North Korea has only demonstrated military action twice on April 15 in recent years.
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Barbara Lee of California, among others, took to Twitter to condemn Trump's military action.
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Headlines * Trump says he would rather avoid U.S. military action on North Korea. on.ft.
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She said speed was essential and that military action was in the national interest.
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The President needs Congressional authorization for military action as required by the Constitution. Rep.
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There is talk of military action, which is not a real option at all.
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He added the attack was not being seen as an escalation of military action.
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Similarly, a large-scale military action against a foreign government clearly qualifies as 'war.
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In 2013 Gallup asked opponents of military action in Syria to explain their position.
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But British and French military action indicates political movement toward a solution is possible.
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The rhetoric has led some to fear Trump is considering pre-emptive military action.
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Nonetheless, world leaders continue to weigh up military action in the war-torn country.
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Most Democrats have warned against the threat of military action, while aggressively denouncing Maduro.
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Military action could cause devastation on a scale that would take generations to overcome.
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The issue is not one of military action but, rather, inconsistent and contradictory messaging.
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It could be something nation-state driven, trying to sway political or military action.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well I think we might need military action, we'll see what happens.
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The considerations behind American military action against Fatah al-Sham are complex and delicate.
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He said the military action "took place yesterday" but did not provide further explanation.
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The U.S. must first prove to everyone that it's serious about taking military action.
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This reality is most prominently reflected through Saudi Arabia's ongoing military action in Yemen.
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" Other highlights from the president: On North Korea: "Military action is definitely an option.
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It detained six Turkish sailors and released them only after Turkey threatened military action.
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And what is his "day after" plan if he were to take military action?
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Specifically, he has spoken about military action in Iraq and further incursions into Syria.
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Threats of military action from Israel, and possible Iranian asymmetric responses in the region.
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It could prompt further and more significant military action against the Kurds by Turkey.
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And, look, I know how political that element"—a U.S. military action—"would be.
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The following year, Congress passed the 28500 AUMF to authorize military action in Iraq.
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They called on the president to seek congressional authorization before taking any military action.
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The national security adviser, John Bolton, has warned that military action remains an option.
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The American military action removed them from power, but they were not completely eliminated.
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The U.N. report said the military action was "grossly disproportionate to actual security threats".
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They said they do not need a new AUMF to justify ongoing military action.
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Should the United States take military action if the North Koreans refuse to cooperate?
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Mr. Petraeus argued for Australia launching more decisive military action to contain the threat.
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If the President does take military action, he may draw substantial support in Congress.
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Those who could locate it were more likely to favor diplomacy over military action.
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"Finally Congress will have an opportunity to reassert our voice on military action," Reps.
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Iran has so far maintained the crash was not caused by any military action.
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Back then, Trump even nodded to the idea of U.S. military action in Venezuela.
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The Senate and House must vote to immediately defund unauthorized military action against Iran.
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U.S. President Donald Trump later eased tensions by stepping back from renewed military action.
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Unilateral American military action against North Korea would be politically foolish and militarily disastrous.
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But the officials said the AUMF would not cover any military action inside Iran.
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MOSCOW — All died far from the front lines in circumstances unrelated to military action.
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Option one is direct kinetic military action to halt Kim's development of nuclear capabilities.
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Turkey has previously warned it could not preclude military action to defend its interests.
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He didn't further identify the "one thing," but he was clearly implying military action.
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Joseph Dunford, who said last month that "decisive military action" in Libya is needed.
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In 6900, he tweeted out his opposition to Obama taking military action in Syria.
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"I do not believe we should be involved with kinetic, military action," said Romney.
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Carl Levin, would have required UN approval for the administration to take military action.
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Under President Barack Obama, many lawmakers argued he should not have taken military action in Libya without coming to Congress first, but Obama did seek congressional approval to strike Syria — a process that ultimately led to the Obama administration not taking military action.
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In additional polling data released Thursday, the CBS poll found that most Americans (59%) said the US should not threaten North Korea with military action right now but most would approve of military action if diplomacy does not eventually stop its nuclear program.
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Bolton backed the Iraq War and supports regime change through military action in certain cases.
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A day earlier, Pompeo said the Trump administration is still mulling military action against Iran.
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Gholam Hossein Gheibparvar said Trump "won't dare" launch military action against Iran, according to AP.
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When Russia annexed Crimea and launched military action in Syria, the Missouri was deployed nearby.
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On May 1st America's secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, repeated that military action is possible.
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Then there's the concept itself: a cartoon, communicating the relentlessness of terror and military action.
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Ordering military action wasn't like deciding to buy a building, he mused on CBS News.
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But officials insist the equation in Caracas could shift in Guaidó's direction without military action.
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Taking targeted military action this evening is a step that probably felt powerful to Trump.
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Barack Obama initiated military action in Libya, and threatened to do it in Syria, too.
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Obviously, there are more tools available to the U.S. that do not require military action.
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Another 45 percent were unsure of what the president should do regarding future military action.
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" Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino called Trump's talk of possible military action a "crazy act.
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" When asked whether the U.S. would resort to military action, Trump replied: "I don't know.
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" But he previously had suggested that military action against Kim's regime was "on the table.
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But his comments have not always been in support of American military action in Syria.
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The possibility of U.S. military action against North Korea remained on investors' minds, as well.
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The Trump administration has said military action remains an option for dealing with North Korea.
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Military action in Libya, which could disrupt supply from the OPEC member, also aided prices.
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Military action in Libya, which could disrupt supply from the OPEC member, also supported prices.
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Its armed forces have long experience of military action after fighting numerous wars against Israel.
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He has learned, with the Syria strike, that military action can be pleasing and popular.
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Polling suggests the US public would support military action against Iran under the right circumstances.
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" Cheng said that, when it comes to threats of military action, "Trump has more credibility.
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President Trump has frequently criticized North Korea for its missile tests and threatened military action.
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A strategy to combat terrorist groups around the world requires more than just military action.
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Other Republicans fear doing so would tie the next president's hands to order military action.
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President Obama previously scrapped the 2013 picnic amid the debate over military action in Syria.
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His comments follow weeks of warnings from Turkey of possible military action against the YPG.
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Neither the president nor Defense Secretary James Mattis ruled out potential military action against Assad.
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Time and again, diplomatic dialog and economic sanction has been preferred over overt military action.
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But the Trump-Macron attachment clearly extends beyond a shared interest in multilateral military action.
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Had I been in Congress then, I would have voted to authorize this military action.
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But crippling sanctions and threats of military action are making life worse for ordinary Venezuelans.
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Trump is quickly learning that military action — even in limited forms — creates new political difficulties.
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If you recommend military action, you've got to think, What forces, what targets, what consequences?
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He did not give details of the plan, which is believed to include military action.
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Many now believe lawmakers should always have a vote before the government takes military action.
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It was unclear if his remarks reflected unease about Trump's apparent move toward military action.
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But should current tensions evolve to full-blown military action, the consequences could be immense.
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Second, the president needs to narrow and clarify his redlines for military action against Iran.
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But one can still find cases when antiwar sentiment helped prevent a calamitous military action.
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The question is how to confront Mr. Maduro's military assault without turning to military action.
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In this environment, Mr. Trump's threat of military action is a lifeline for Mr. Maduro.
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Pottinger is a Marine who served in two wars and doesn't take military action lightly.
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Russia has asserted that the attack was fabricated to justify military action by the West.
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President Trump has even suggested that the United States might consider military action in Venezuela.
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All these factors, American officials insist, lie behind the public talk about taking military action.
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While independents were nearly evenly split, more Republicans were supportive of Trump&aposs military action.
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Social media feeds exploded with predictions of military action and wisecracking memes about end times.
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Social media feeds exploded with predictions of military action and wisecracking memes about end times.
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Ro Khanna's legislation to prohibit funding for military action against Iran not authorized by Congress.
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Mr. Trump stressed on Friday that he was "always prepared" for military action against Iran.
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It's time to take military action and rid North Korea of all its nuclear capabilities.
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" Trump responded to the military action in a tweet Tuesday night, saying, "All is well!
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The absence of further military action by both countries and talk of a Sino-U.
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In a joint statement, the European states called on Turkey to stop its military action.
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"It was, instead, about the possibility of future military action against Iran," he told NPR.
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Veteran lawmakers have been shown to help reign in military action by the executive branch.
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The administration has also declared that all options, including military action, are on the table.
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Bailey Hutchison said NATO is now reviewing Chinese military action due to that rapid growth.
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Trump earlier this month even suggested that military action could be taken in the country.
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But Vice President Mike Pence made it clear Tuesday that military action is one option.
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In short, the country's missile defenses are limited, and the pacifist Constitution limits military action.
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"I don't rule out anything right now," he said when asked about possible military action.
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Go deeper: Mr. Trump's declaration was the first to authorize military action since the Sept.
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And Tillerson has said pre-emptive military action against North Korea isn't off the table.
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"She authorized military action with no mandate," said one Conservative lawmaker on condition of anonymity.
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H. R. McMaster, have pushed for more pressure, backed by the threat of military action.
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Lawmakers say that the escalating military action in Syria -- including the jet shootdown, commanders' increased authority to take military action and Trump's decision in April to launch missile strikes against government targets -- underscores the need for Congress to reassert its constitutional authority to authorize war.
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The Trump administration has said that military action remains an option for dealing with North Korea.
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He indicated Trump was not considering military action for now, despite the dispatch the carrier group.
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So how effective is this device that's short of military action but more than simple diplomacy?
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The Pentagon's role, as always, is to lay out the benefits and risks of military action.
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While Obama also refused to rule out military action, Trump's rhetoric reflects a scaled-up posture.
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Overseas military action remains a sensitive and deeply unpopular topic in Germany, given its Nazi past.
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Erdogan also has a strained relationship with Russia due to stepped up military action in Syria.
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Democratic Representative David Cicilline urged legislation to bar Trump from any military action without congressional approval.
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"They confirmed that they were not involved in military action in the area," the report said.
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First, the modest military action Mr Clinton preferred doesn't look so bad compared with what followed.
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President Trump recently asserted he does not need congressional approval to order military action against Iran.
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They will wonder whether they should take seriously his threats -- from economic sanctions to military action.
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Does it mean even more economic sanctions, or is the US now seriously considering military action?
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For months, the US has refused to rule out military action in support of Guaido's movement.
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US would consider military action against North Korea if provoked, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says.
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Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said parliament should be consulted before May approved military action.
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Nor does a Tsai presidency mean that Beijing will consider military action to rein in Taiwan.
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Every Civ fan faces the same dilemma: Military action is often the easiest route to victory.
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Markets are also watching the first major military action by the as yet untested Trump administration.
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Belatedly, Italy, France and Britain—and, crucially, America, too—are drawing up plans for military action.
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has also sought to promote dialogue and diplomacy over military action.
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In other news -- President Trump said military action is not his "first choice" for North Korea.
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On the extreme end of the spectrum there is, of course, the possibility of military action.
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The coalition has promised military action against the separatists if they do not vacate government sites.
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North Korea usually responds to Foal Eagle with strongly worded statements rather than serious military action.
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Nonetheless, world leaders continued to mull over military action in the war-torn country on Friday.
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Trump ordered targeted military action in the country late Friday, following an alleged chemical weapons attack.
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Saudi Arabia viewed the Iraqi aggression as a threat and supported the subsequent US military action.
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They also want to know whether the U.S. is preparing to take military action against Iran.
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The amendment would prevent funding from being used for military action against Iran without congressional approval.
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Perhaps the interventionists believe that American military action would force Mr. Assad to the peace table.
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In 2010, Israel could credibly threaten preemptive military action against Iran, which Moscow sought to avoid.
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Most Guaidó supporters told CNN that they see US military action only as a last resort.
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He also criticized her for voting as a senator to authorize American military action in Iraq.
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Another US ally, Germany, said on Thursday they would not participate in military action in Syria.
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The big picture: This isn't the first time Trump has spoken about military action in Venezuela.
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What role misperception, miscalculation, ideological zeal and actual military action may play remains to be seen.
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Meanwhile, the White House has used this convenient tool to boost presidential power over military action.
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Of course, military action against Venezuela could be more limited in scope than a full invasion.
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He beat back a constitutional challenge to the president's authority to take military action in Iraq.
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So isn't this a victory for Americans in general, and skeptics of military action in particular?
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However, he warned there was little international appetite for sustained military action against the Syrian regime.
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Turkey would be driven to take military action inside Syria, creating a broader war, he said.
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When the United States resorted to military action, the Taliban promised to resist it as aggression.
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But this plan seems poorly conceived, too dependent on military action and fueled by wishful thinking.
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Similarly, the Pentagon worries about commitments to avoid using cyberattacks as a prelude to military action.
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Any increase in U.S. military action would correspond to an acceleration of Taliban attacks, McKenzie said.
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Merkel this week had said Germany would not take part in any military action against Syria.
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Under the 1974 agreement, both sides pledged to refrain from all military action against each other.
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Debating the scope of military action against Iran will not undermine our security, as some argue.
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Or John Bolton, who has consistently argued that only military action can accomplish what is required?
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The Pentagon said Monday that it does not support Turkey taking military action in northern Syria.Sen.
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Most Democrats have called for the president to seek congressional authorization before taking further military action.
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But the Trump administration has not responded with direct military action, apparently fearing a wider conflict.
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But the Trump administration has not responded with direct military action, apparently fearing a wider conflict.
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On Monday night, Sanders ripped Biden for voting to authorize military action in Iraq in 2002.
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And it is especially dangerous to use "razor thin" information to buttress a major military action.
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A representative for Iran&aposs military said the crash was not caused by Iranian military action.
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Americans are not even asked to approve or disapprove of the military action our country undertakes.
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Shocked by that reality, the president shifted his position on United States military action virtually overnight.
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It was one of the reasons Trump did not respond to the attack with military action.
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"Congress deserves a debate and a vote on authorizing further military action in Syria," Gallego said.
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Putin has threatened military action in many areas of Europe, to recover the former Soviet empire.
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Any military action against North Korea would include an attack on the tunnels, officials told NPR.
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It can lead to overreliance on military action and false measures of success like body counts.
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More sanctions are also under consideration and military action has not been ruled out, officials said.
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Yet local officials tell us the fear of Turkish military action is unsurprisingly slowing economic development.
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US would be 'absolutely alone' on military action "The US would be absolutely alone," Schechter said.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that fresh military action would not resolve Yemen's crisis.
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Because the logic of reputation-based credibility always points toward taking military action, and because unlike most foreign policy precepts it is very intuitive and easy to understand, foreign policy elites who want some sort of military action have a strong incentive to make that argument.
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National security adviser John Bolton reiterated today that all options, including military action, are on the table.
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He has been openly cautious of military action – but stepped up U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
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" Asked if those options could include direct military action, Shanahan responded: "I'll leave that to your imagination.
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In an interview with Fox News on Thursday evening, Trump alluded to military action but not specifically.
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U.S. military action has not always been a source of international stability over the last two decades.
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Referring to Trump's decision to call of the strike, Bolton threatened possible military action in the future.
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It was not immediately clear if anyone had been injured or killed during the apparent military action.
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But taking one action — specifically, one military action — doesn't guarantee how he will act in the future.
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In those days, Mr. Trump wasn't a fan of military action, either, warning Mr. Obama against it.
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The United States, France and Britain defended their military action as legal during the Security Council meeting.
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They have been used in both Iraq and Syria since military action against ISIS began in 2014.
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S. military action cannot be the only — or even primary — component of our leadership in every instance.
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But military action in a large country with many guns in civilian hands would be highly risky.
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Zhao Ziyang, the Communist Party's leader in 1989, was ousted during the unrest for opposing military action.
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The RBC report said there are other triggers that could prompt the U.S. to take military action.
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Today, when Russia wants to destabilize Europe, it does not threaten military action, as the USSR did.
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Israel had openly considered unilateral military action against Iran, but was dissuaded from it by American pressure.
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Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) are actively encouraging Trump to take military action.
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"I think that's far more important than any military action that can come from abroad," Duque said.
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Trump is generally more wary of military action in the Middle East than his advisers, particularly Bolton.
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"I am always against war," Sisi said, without spelling out who might be involved in military action.
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And if that fails -- and only then -- will we see a genuine momentum toward US military action.
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His first order of business will likely be advising Trump on military action against the Islamic State.
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They also played into Russian anger at US power projection abroad, particularly military action against sovereign states.
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She suggested the US was open to using military action to end the country's ongoing civil war.
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It also reacted to a warning of imminent military action in Syria from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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The other, authored by her fellow Californian Khanna, prevents military action against Iran without explicit congressional approval.
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The line from the Blue House (the presidential administration here) is constantly stressing diplomacy over military action.
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"Military action in Libya, which could disrupt supply from the OPEC member, also aided prices," he said.
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Some analysts have warned that military action against the country might be very difficult and even disastrous.
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Monday's results also found high Republican support for tough counterterrorism measures including military action overseas and torture.
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"Italy understands the reasons for the U.S. military action," Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said in a statement.
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Haley, who praised President Trump's decision to launch missiles against Syria, said further military action is possible.
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President Donald Trump taunted Russia with the threat of imminent military action in the war-torn country.
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He hinted at military action against North Korea, he slugged out a nasty row with GOP Sen.
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Obama said Assad using chemical weapons would be a "red line" that would prompt U.S. military action.
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It doesn't commit members to take military action in all cases of armed attack against a member.
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Through it all, U.S. and Western officials said it was clear Trump intended to take military action.
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However, Chinese state media has stopped short of calling for military action to deal with the protests.
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Romney said any further military action by the US against Syria should go before Congress for approval.
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Although military action will be the last resort, China has never withheld the military option for Taiwan.
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The police presence downtown made it feel as though this Midwestern city was ready for military action.
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Further testing also would put North Korea in the crosshairs for increased sanctions and possible military action.
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She pointed to Obama's ultimately unsuccessful efforts to seek congressional approval to take military action in Syria.
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In this case, as in those earlier cases, precipitous military action would be both unnecessary and unwise.
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Miller will be the ninth U.S. general appointed during 17 years of U.S. military action in Afghanistan.
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But soon after the meeting ended, Chinese state media scolded Trump for his military action in Syria.
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Yet, despite having previously seen similarly horrifying pictures, Trump had been skeptical of military action in Syria.
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Wednesday's statement is also notable because Trump has criticized his predecessors for publicly telegraphing US military action.
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The Obama administration has said that it is reviewing options in case diplomacy fails, including military action.
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He continues to denounce diplomacy and advocate military action when it comes to Iran and North Korea.
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Russian U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia appealed for the United States, France and Britain to reconsider military action.
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Mr. Bolton has been an advocate of military action and an opponent of negotiations with North Korea.
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Members of Congress braced themselves for a potential fight with Mr. Trump over authorization for military action.
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The administration so far has been quite cautious when it comes to threatening military action in Venezuela.
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The action aims to rein in his ability to use military action against Iran without congressional approval.
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He has repeatedly warned that the United States was "locked and loaded" for military action against Iran.
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Russia and Israel have generally sought to coordinate military action over Syria, in the interests of deconfliction.
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Experts and military officials have long said any military action against North Korea could have devastating consequences.
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Op-Ed Contributor WASHINGTON — No one should be worried about American military action anywhere in Latin America.
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M.B.: Wow … not the conventional understanding of the U.S. military action which was to spare people genocide.
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As a senator, Biden voted in favor of the measure authorizing military action in Iraq in 85033.
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Asian allies will worry this indicates diplomacy is a farce and that military action is more likely.
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Other Democrats expressed consternation that Trump took military action without the approval — or even knowledge — of Congress.
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Christmas came and went with no indication of military action or even fiery rhetoric from North Korea.
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The statute requires the president to give Congress formal notice of American military action within 48 hours.
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But the greater need is for a comprehensive strategy and congressional authorization for any further military action.
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Both Lee and Paul have bucked their party on issues of executive power to take military action.
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That bump represented one of the strongest boosts in approval due to military action and national pride.
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While the U.S. didn't retaliate with further military action, Trump did levy additional "punishing" sanctions against Iran.
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It also prompted Iran to restart its nuclear weapons program, which could well necessitate U.S. military action.
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They said they wanted the President to call an end to the military action and announce victory.
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Mr. Spicer fields questions on the plane from reporters about the possibility of military action in Syria.
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Soderberg told "Power Lunch " she believes it will take more than military action to win the war.
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Even if the United States were to launch military action, it would almost certainly only be limited.
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He added that the United States should "use every diplomatic and economic means" before taking military action.
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He will also reportedly be warned that military action against the country could turn into a war.
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We have to be strong and resolute, and not engage in some risky, ill-advised military action.
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In fact, the referendum merely provided a pretext, not the reason, for the Iran-directed military action.
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He has feuded with North Korean officials, and repeatedly threatened military action against the reclusive Asian nation.
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Military action in war is not the same as garnering a prize on a TV award show.
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Allies will be crucial should military action be forced upon Washington against a threatening nuclear North Korea.
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The resolution requires Trump to remove U.S. troops against hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
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"Any U.S. mention of military action pushes all our European and American allies away from us," Sen.
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Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko accused the exercise of being possible preparation for real military action against Ukraine.
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North Korea calls such exercises a "rehearsal for war" and has countered them with its own military action.
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Mr Xi has also given Russia cover for its military action in Syria and, to some extent, Crimea.
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Saudi Arabia previously threatened to take military action if Qatar installed the Russian S-400 air defense system.
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Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro denied on Monday that Brazil intends to engage in military action against Venezuela.
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Rebel leaders said that they support military action against the regime for both its military and political benefits.
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It says that military action that followed militant attacks on security forces was a legitimate counter-insurgency operation.
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The dangers of miscalculation are too grave for leaders to resort to ambiguous communication, threats and military action.
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The Russian military action has changed the shape of a conflict that had effectively been stalemated for years.
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Aside from its conflict with Ukraine, its military action in Syria has raised eyebrows at a global level.
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MACCALLUM: No, and making sure that the opposition, in this case, believes that you would take military action.
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Mnuchin also said that he could not comment on whether military action against Iran is off the table.
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H. R. McMaster to give inaccurate explanations and answer questions about a military action that wasn't actually happening.
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Privately, US defense officials are emphasizing that there is no internal planning for military action at the Pentagon.
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It shows images of politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron, as they authorize military action against the group.
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Either way, Erdogan saw no need to give the US President advance warning of his intended military action.
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And in fact, I believe U.S. military action of the type contemplated here might prove to be counterproductive.
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Sunday's condemnation of US military action in Iraq comes on the heels of more scathing criticism from Moscow.
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It's the first direct military action the US has taken against Syria during its six-year civil war.
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U.S. military action against ISIL in Iraq and Syria is conducted under legislation Congress passed after the Sept.
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The official was adamant that the US is currently not anticipating pre-emptive military action against North Korea.
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The political payoff Trump is reaping from the last week of military action comes at a low risk.
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For the U.S., the overtures threaten to erode economic sanctions and complicate President Trump's threats of military action.
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He also knows that as long as there isn't prolonged, focused American military action, his regime can survive.
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But Israel dismissed claims that it is planning military action against Hezbollah at the behest of Saudi Arabia.
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Further, the Administration has failed to request an authorization from Congress for further military action against Assad's regime.
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Any direct military action would only be ordered to defend Italian interests, such as Eni installations, they said.
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Medvedev defended Russia's military action in Syria, saying it was aimed at protecting national interests and quashing militants.
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Secondly, the US could credibly threaten serious military action against North Korea unless it gives up its programs.
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CENTCOM's public statement, however, does say that Inherent Resolve involves military action against IS in Iraq and Syria.
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A number of Democrats called on Trump to ask for congressional authority to use military action in Syria.
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" When asked if he thought he would need to take military action, he said: "There's always a chance.
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It also served as a general tool for organizing coalitions to engage in military action beyond NATO's borders.
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Moon said President Trump promised he'd consult with the South before taking any military action against North Korea.
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Cognizant that the American public was overwhelmingly opposed to military action, they decided to win congressional authorization first.
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Clinton said the first option should not be "threatening military action" if policies don't result in desired goals.
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The two countries have been at odds over trade, military action and, most recently, accusations of election interference.
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Mr. Ghani vowed in a speech afterward to retaliate with military action and the execution of Taliban prisoners.
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Among those who approved of Trump's job performance, 65% favored military action if economic and diplomatic efforts failed.
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These air defense missiles have now been delivered, making U.S. military action riskier for our troops and airmen.
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Like others, though, Schumer also warned that further military action by Trump would need Congressional approval. http://bit.
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Trump's comments were not the first time he has raised the possibility of military action against another country.
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"There could be a serious military initiation of serious military action, which would be most unfortunate," she added.
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To be clear, I pray that diplomacy works and that military action is never needed in North Korea.
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"The enemy continued aggressive military action, using rocket artillery and armoured vehicles," the military said in a statement.
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The military action did not appear to hurt risk appetite as bond yields rose and the dollar fell.
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May, whose Conservatives lack a parliamentary majority, is wary of the domestic political risks of promising military action.
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Trump says military action is an option, but would probably not love the nation building it could entail.
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Without it, you have a strong risk of Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear program and regional war.
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So far, the debate in Washington over preventive military action has centered on the nature of the threat.
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The North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, warned the United States against taking such military action.
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The national security adviser, John Bolton, and secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, reportedly are pushing for military action.
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But even the suggestion of military action highlighted how the old rules have been shattered in the Gulf.
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The attack on Ghouta crossed Mr. Obama's "red line," but he chose coercive diplomacy instead of military action.
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Background: The Senate approved the resolution last month to constrain Trump's ability to take military action on Iran.
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In July, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the US was justified in considering military action against Tehran.
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It was the first time the White House had ordered military action against forces loyal to Mr. Assad.
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Speaking to reporters, he repeated the administration's earlier position that military action was not preferable but still possible.
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But at the same time, American war planners and diplomatic officials insist that no military action is imminent.
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The House will also vote Thursday on a separate bill to block funding for military action against Iran.
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Thus the consensus for further military action, if Erdogan deems it necessary, appears to be firmly in place.
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"Military action like this is not sufficient," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , the supreme leader, said of the missile strikes.
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Some Americans may see Iran's nuclear expansion as an opportunity to take military action against the Iranian regime.
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But he did mention Gaetz's support for a House resolution to halt further U.S. military action against Iran.
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" When asked if he thought he would need to take military action, he said: "There's always a chance.
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In June, four Republicans supported a measure that would have blocked funding for military action against Iran: Sens.
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The administration is still weighing how to react, but President Trump has appeared reluctant to order military action.
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The president has heaped economic sanctions on Iran's Islamist regime and at times threatened Tehran with military action.
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President Trump announced the first U.S. military action against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also moved to try and rein in Trump's authority to order military action.
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Pyongyang warned it would respond to any military action against its sovereign territory with force of its own.
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Bernie Sanders' legislation that would freeze funding for any military action in Iran without express approval from Congress.
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While 58% favored military action in that instance in a September poll, just 45% say the same now.
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Given Bolton's past statements in support of military action against the North, this could be what he wants.
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Abe also wants to formally revise the post-war charter to further loosen limits on military action overseas.
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But the events of the week point to the likelihood that some sort of military action will happen.
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"If they continue along this path, then they risk the possibility of military action," Jubeir said of Tehran.
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Trump is probably under pressure for American military action against Iran from hardline U.S. and Middle Eastern hawks.
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"We needed to seriously have a conversation about what might happen if there was military action," he said.
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Trump has repeatedly threatened the possibility of taking military action against North Korea, including potentially a preemptive strike.
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In October, he called on the U.S. Army "to be ready" for possible military action against North Korea.
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The funds are being dispensed amid growing public exhaustion in the United States with American military action overseas.
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"The hope would be that the Turkish military may not itself be involved in military action," he said.
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BuzzFeed News reported that possibilities for military action include striking the Syrian air force or specific military targets.
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He supported NATO's intervention in Kosovo in 1999 and voted to take military action in Afghanistan in 2001.
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"With the administration continuing to dangerously escalate tensions with Iran and publicly floating utilizing the 2001 A.U.M.F. as a legal basis for military action against Iran," Ms. Lee said, "this vote sends an important signal to the administration that it cannot take military action against Iran without prior congressional approval."
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It said parliament would only be notified of any military action after the fact if speedy action were required.
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"No one shall take a military action on the Korean Peninsula without South Korean consent," he said in August.
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Do you take military action, which leaks from Washington in recent days to suggest they are on the table?
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In a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Russia's Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia warned the US against taking military action.
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In France, the sentiment seemed to be that any military action will be expected to have a measurable impact.
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And he did so at a time when the majority of Americans did not support taking immediate military action.
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"The ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis threatens fresh U.S. military action in the region," they write.
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Our Interpreter columnist argues that the U.S. has three options for military action in Syria, and none are good.
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If military action is considered, Congress — which has long avoided its constitutional war-making responsibilities — needs to approve it.
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She is also wildly unpopular, having consistently pushed for military action and tighter surveillance; Budd himself loathes her politics.
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In the last two decades Britain has put most decisions on offensive military action to a vote in parliament.
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On May 1st, America's Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, told broadcasters that American military action is possible in Venezuela.
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" She insisted: "That doesn't mean we went there to take part in military action and to blow ourselves up.
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But such dramatic moves would result in the evaporation of European support, diplomatic isolation and possibly even military action.
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"Before taking any military action in Libya, we would seek an invitation from the new Libyan Government," he said.
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Chilcot complained that in Blair's time the risks of military action were never properly identified or exposed to ministers.
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Occasionally, concerted military action approved by the United Nations (UN) forced them to relinquish what they had illegally seized.
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Pyongyang launched a failed missile test on Sunday and has warned Washington against taking military action against North Korea.
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned this week of imminent military action in Syria over a suspected poison gas attack.
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"These are muscles that we haven't used in decades, having not authorized military action for 14 years," he said.
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If military action is reckless and diplomacy insufficient, the only remaining option is to deter and contain Mr Kim.
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Should the administration pursue further military action, however, Trump would have "an obligation to come to Congress," Gardner said.
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Neocons see military action as the first option, and they never look back to view the mayhem that follows.
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Congress could pass a law prohibiting the use of force or blocking funding for military action in North Korea.
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There are fresh concerns about the French presidential election and possible U.S. military action against Syria and North Korea.
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But the military action did not appear to hurt risk appetite as bond yields rose and the dollar fell.
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"Soft power has a role to play, but not to the exclusion of kinetics," or military action, said Hoffman.
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Parliament voted down British military action against Assad's government in 2013, in an embarrassment for May's predecessor, David Cameron.
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He wouldn't confirm whether the US will take military action in response to the grisly discovery of the crematorium.
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The blockade is also hindering U.S. military action in the region and its campaign against Islamic State, he said.
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Trump considers military action against Assad; McConnell goes nuclear in the Senate; China's Xi Jinping visits Mar-a-Lago.
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday of imminent military action in Syria over a suspected poison gas attack.
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Jeff Flake are trying once again to get Congress to debate and vote on authorizing military action against ISIS.
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" McMaster said the Trump administration would prefer to "work with others" and resolve the issue "short of military action.
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The Trump administration should not use humanitarianism to justify military action in Syria, and it does not have to.
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Any future attacks are only likely to spur US military action against Iran in accordance with the Carter Doctrine.
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The official said the President wasn't preparing to strike North Korea, but believed North Korea might take military action.
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On Saturday, the UN Security Council voted down a Russian-sponsored resolution that would have denounced the military action.
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Yet in April, Trump ordered military action against Russian-backed Syrian forces to punish the use of chemical weapons.
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In the same poll, 45% of Americans favored military action against North Korea if economic and diplomatic efforts failed.
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The Trump administration is weighing military action after the latest chemical weapons attack blamed on Syrian President Bashar Assad.
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In a dissenting memo to the Obama administration, 51 State Department officials urged military action against the Syrian government.
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If no safe zone emerges, then the need to deter unilateral Turkish military action becomes all the more important.
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Just as with his discussions of military action in Venezuela, Trump's aides dissuaded him from taking such brash action.
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Pence attempted to strike a more diplomatic tone on Friday, but said military action was not off the table.
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This is likely the most effective way to exert pressure on American adversaries without resorting to kinetic military action.
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That leaves Trump contemplating steps that fall short of direct military action but could significantly change the US approach.
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The House on Friday passed an amendment that would bar President Donald Trump from taking military action against Iran.
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The U.S. must partner with other actors to combine strong, informed military action with effective diplomacy and sustainable development.
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British MPs have previously voted against military action on Assad's regime, but have backed airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
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Sad warmongers hijacking our nation Infowars's Alex Jones broke down in tears while speaking out against the military action.
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Only three in 274 (210%) say the US should take action unilaterally if it decides to take military action.
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If talks fail, the U.S. would presumably return to a strategy of "maximum pressure" and threats of military action.
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But if Pyongyang can muddy the waters, the pressure strategy might fall apart, and military action carries tremendous risks.
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South Korea's president on Tuesday said Seoul must be involved in any decisions about military action in the region.
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What's next: There is no reason to expect further military action absent additional use of chemical weapons by Assad.
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"It's time that we start taking President Trump seriously when he repeatedly threatens military action against North Korea," Sen.
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The Defense Department occasionally releases videos and photographs for evidence used to justify US military action against a target.
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In the poll, 45 percent said they think military action against ISIS is going very well or moderately well.
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And Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said pre-emptive military action against North Korea isn't off the table.
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Generally, advocates of military action against Iran propose a limited air campaign targeting the heart of Iran's nuclear program.
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The oil market, badly disrupted by the lost production, may in fact be a deterrent to American military action.
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The last-minute calling-off of military action is the first wise decision on Iran the president has taken.
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The United States has said all options were on the table in dealing with North Korea, including military action.
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Russia, however, opposed calling out the LNA specifically and wanted to call on "all parties" to end military action.
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The White House, Pentagon and State Department declined to comment on specific options or whether military action was likely.
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After the referendum vote, Iraqi authorities gave the Kurds an ultimatum, to annul the vote or face military action.
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Mr. Moon, who has repeatedly ruled out military action against North Korea, may find himself the odd man out.
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Lawmakers have at times criticized how presidents in both parties have used its broad powers to justify military action.
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If deteriorating cross-Strait relations spark fears of military action between the two, the US could be drawn in.
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Moon is deeply invested in the negotiations between you and Kim and has long favored engagement over military action.
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May, who does not have a clear parliamentary majority, were she to repeat military action without consultation with lawmakers.
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Years later, the United States began military action in Libya to prevent Colonel Qaddafi from massacring his own people.
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He also said member states should use the threat of military action for any further violations of a ceasefire.
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The president later walked back his comments and said he would "obey the law" with respect to military action.
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She has also said the House may vote on a bill to block funding for military action against Iran.
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The resolution would also mandate that Mr. Trump terminate military action against Iran unless Congress voted to authorize it.
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It is more likely that diplomacy will succeed, he argued, if the other side knows military action is possible.
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Other lawmakers have expressed concerns about the Trump administration's using old congressional authorizations to justify military action now. Sen.
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Mr. Trump has avoided military action against Iran and he campaigned on a promise to end America's foreign wars.
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" The Vermont senator has been a proponent of prioritizing diplomacy instead of military action in the country's "endless wars.
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Morning. You cannot take military action against another nation without congressional consent unless to defend against an imminent attack.
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Spicer's real regret seemed to be that he was taking attention away from Trump's "decisive" military action in Syria.
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Rand Paul of Kentucky, who is often troubled by US military action abroad -- raised concerns about what happens next.
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Many of Johnson's critics wanted a negotiated settlement or a withdrawal from the war; others advocated stronger military action.
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He reiterated that "what I was trained to look at when contemplating" decisions was possible outcomes to military action.
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In statements accompanying the release of the letter, Gallego and Boyle also stressed Congress's role in authorizing military action.
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U.S military action did not appear imminent, and officials stressed that no decisions had been made about next steps.
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It was the third time in as many days that Chinese military action spurred its neighbors to mobilize fighters.
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In the past, propaganda often complemented military action; now fighting may be necessary only to provide images for propaganda.
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Military action is important but will not ultimately resolve the Boko Haram threat nor the spreading herder-farmer conflicts.
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Last month, Trump floated the prospect of military action against Maduro's embattled government, but has not detailed a plan.
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This includes acknowledging that we are well past the window of opportunity for viable military action without horrific consequences.
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So much so, in fact, that one could argue that any overt U.S. military action tends to be counterproductive.
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He warned that all options should be on the table to stop them, including possible pre-emptive military action.
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North Korea denounced the move as an act of aggression and threatened military action against the U.S. if provoked.
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Kaine urged that the White House seek congressional approval before taking further military action in the war-torn country.
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The war of words between Israel and its neighbors has hit a new high along with escalating military action.
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The exhibition makes no mention of how the museum's own antiquities were used as a justification for military action.
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At least one unnamed White House official is telling reporters the U.S. may now be ready for military action.
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And multilateral collaboration can solve problems that military action by definition cannot, like fighting Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.
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"Therefore our forces have begun military action and engagement with the terrorists to complete its final liberation," he added.
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It has rejected the U.N. findings as one-sided, and said the military action was a legitimate counterinsurgency operation.
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A widely read Chinese state-run newspaper said on Thursday that the country should prepare for military action over Taiwan.
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She conveyed her surprise that Arab leaders not only supported military action but, in some cases, were willing to participate.
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But I've never seen a game lean so strongly into the ambiguity of this sort of police or military action.
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It says military action which followed militant attacks on security forces in August last year was a legitimate counterinsurgency operation.
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"Negotiations with Americans will not take place, and Americans will not dare to take military action against us," Javani added.
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Reuters cites a US official who says the administration is leaning toward sanctions; military action is under review as well.
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If Trump took military action against Iran, it would likely spark protests on the left and among his antiwar supporters.
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When backing military action in Libya in 2011, Mrs Clinton invoked the memory of the massacre at Srebrenica in 1995.
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Thousands of anti-war demonstrators marched in Washington to protest possible US military action in response to the terrorist attacks.
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President Trump also mocked his predecessor, Barack Obama, Sunday for not taking military action against Syria after earlier chemical attacks.
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" He also said he had "no idea" why Trump had mentioned military action, adding that it "wasn't in the script.
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The increased military action and heated language has raised worries that the increasing tensions could set off a new war.
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But he also said the U.S. is prepared to take military action if the North doesn't halt its missiles development.
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Russia said that Turkey had breached a Security Council resolution by carrying out military action without the Syrian government's consent.
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But his national security adviser, John Bolton, is a longtime Iran hawk who has advocated military action in the past.
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Roy Blunt (R-MO) said, adding that he would not support a measure requiring congressional approval for military action. Sen.
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" Despite sustained military action against al-Shabab, "the group has enhanced its capabilities as it retains its influence and appeal.
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Poe introduced a bill which would prohibit the use of funds for military action in Syria unless authorized by Congress.
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Trump acted without consulting Congress, without clear legal authority and without any coordinated military action by our partners and allies.
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They, more than any formal declaration of war, are what prevent North Korea from translating military threats into military action.
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Haley reiterated that the administration would not commit to future military action there, but also did not rule it out.
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When you survey Americans about their support of military action in other countries, their answers are all over the map.
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President Trump, meanwhile, told Reuters late last week that he prefers a diplomatic solution, but warned of potential military action.
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The Pentagon on Wednesday appeared to downplay any active preparations for military action in Venezuela, but acknowledged detailed contingency planning.
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Washington also should take military action off the table unless the crisis is so acute that no other option remains.
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The president's remarks also contradicted National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster's comment to MSNBC that military action was not a possibility.
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"It was both right and legal to take military action," May said, adding that she would update parliament on Monday.
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By party, 88 percent of Republicans, 43 percent of Democrats and 58 percent of independents back that recent military action.
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On the US side, President Trump and his administration say that "all options are on the table," including military action.
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Indeed, discussion of further military action by Israel only ended after a call between President Putin and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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The president can take military action against a perceived threat and Mr. Trump might not be shy in doing that.
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For a variety of reasons, U.S. President Donald Trump could sometime decide to initiate selective military action against North Korea.
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His administration has so far focused on diplomatic and economic pressure against Maduro while steering clear of any military action.
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The White House released its assessment of the attacks late Friday evening, not long after Trump announced the military action.
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That would put the U.S. in the position of choosing between military action and having its bluff called by Iran.
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Gold prices rose on Friday, heading for a second weekly gain on lingering uncertainty over Western military action in Syria.
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The Dow dropped more than 200 points after Trump taunted Russia with the threat of imminent military action in Syria.
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If the intelligence findings hold water, only then does it make sense to begin the process for authorizing military action.
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The Security Council likely will stop short of military action and explore measures under Article 85033 or other provisions first.
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In the wake of the failed ceasefire, Obama administration officials are reportedly discussing new options for Syria, including military action.
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The demonstrations included a strong outcry against Chinese rule, and China promptly labeled them an "armed insurrection," warranting military action.
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Among Democrats there is also a much more limited appetite for increased military action to solve problems related to terrorism.
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Moon, who has been pushing for dialogue with Pyongyang, has repeatedly said he wants no military action without Seoul's approval.
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Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) to repeal the 2001 authorization and require Congress to debate and vote on further military action.
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The Obama administration previously cited the 2001 authorization as the legal basis for military action against terrorist groups in Syria.
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On Wednesday, Trump appeared to suggest airstrikes were imminent, warning Russia, Syria's key ally, to "get ready" for military action.
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The prospect of Western military action in Syria that could lead to confrontation with Russia hung over the Middle East.
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The BBC reported that May was ready to give the go-ahead for Britain to take part in military action.
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He pressed for military action against targets in Iran after Iranian proxy forces killed American soldiers in Iraq in 2011.
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"You generally get praised for taking military action, and you're often criticized for not doing so," Obama said last May.
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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have since called on Trump to seek congressional approval before future military action.
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It would give Congress a 60-day window to block further military action against that group or in that country.
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The Saudi monarchy monopolized political and military action; the Wahhabi clerics took charge of the religious, legal and social spheres.
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But Mr. Mattis also has ordered top Pentagon leaders to be ready for any possible military action against North Korea.
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He added that military action remained very much an option, even though Mr. Trump called off one strike last week.
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Conservatives propose aggressive military action against terrorist groups abroad and warn of a deep rot within the religion of Islam.
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BAGHDAD — Kurdish and Iraqi officials rushed Friday to calm fears of impending military action around the contested city of Kirkuk.
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"But this time we are not just talking about a macro surprise — we are talking about full-on military action."
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Then last month, he denounced Iran for orchestrating an attack on Saudi oil facilities but declined to take military action.
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The White House also ripped the possibility of limiting funding for military action against Iran — a measure offered by Rep.
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The House, meanwhile, overwhelming passed a resolution on Wednesday rebuking Trump's decision and calling on Turkey to stop military action.
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But in recent decades, presidents have found legal and political loopholes that allow them to pursue protracted military action abroad.
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Any military action that cannot be persuasively explained to the public is probably not a good idea to begin with.
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Most Americans could not identify the country in a survey, and those people tended to view military action more favorably.
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"If you look at the War Powers Act, what America is currently involved in constitutes a military action," Sanders said.
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Designating cartels as "terrorists" bolsters the president's border narrative but could have unintended consequences on military action, guns and refugees.
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For a variety of reasons, of course, President Trump could sometime decide to initiate selective military action against North Korea.
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But the move toward military action has slowed as the administration sought to coordinate with allies, including France and Britain.
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"I think that a larger military action would hurt the people of Venezuela, and they have suffered enough," she said.
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In the past, they say it has focussed on asymmetric strikes, such as sabotage or other military action via proxies.
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The escalation has alarmed Democrats in Congress, who voted on Thursday to stop Trump from further military action against Iran.
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Trump called Pelosi "Crazy" on Twitter, and told reporters he did not need Congress' approval for military action against Iran.
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The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday passed a resolution to stop Trump from further military action against Iran.
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Connolly stressed the urgency for Congress to act to limit the president's ability to take further military action against Iran.
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In that poll, 43 percent of respondents said they approved the strike, while 38 percent disapproved of the military action.
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Investors also remain concerned about the French presidential election this weekend and the possibility of military action against North Korea.
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In other business, the House voted to force Mr. Trump to seek congressional approval for further military action against Iran.
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President Trump punctuated the significant military action by posting an image of the American flag on Twitter without any text.
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He has to be careful of our engagements or military action so that we don't enter into an unnecessary war.
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The U.S. should take a page from Israel's playbook for military action in Syria and maintain plausible deniability when possible.
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Calling himself a "huge fan" of Trump's foreign policy, Lee said the resolution supported Trump's goal of limiting military action.
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This was not the first time Trump has kept top Democrats out of the loop before a major military action.
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The debate over when and whether the White House should properly notify Congress about sensitive military action predates Trump's presidency.
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It says that, without further congressional approval, the president would have to stop military action against Iran within 30 days.
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It also gives Congress a 6900-day window to block further military action against that group or in that country.
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Trump also made comments in August that seemed to suggest he was keeping military action against Venezuela on the table.
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S. President Harry Truman termed it a "police action," an undeclared military action under the auspices of the United Nations.
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It was the first direct military action the U.S. had taken against the regime of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
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U.S. crude and benchmark global Brent oil prices dropped Wednesday after the White House announced sanctions instead of military action.
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The strikes authorized by President Barack Obama represent Washington's first direct military action against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen's conflict.
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He also gave his ground commanders greater authority to take military action against ISIS without consulting with the White House.
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On the other hand, the role of Congress in decisions involving military action has not clearly changed under President Trump.
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Tillerson warned on Friday that Washington had not ruled out military action if the threat from North Korea becomes unacceptable.
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President Obama took office with Iran's nuclear program racing ahead and our nation under mounting pressure to take military action.
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"I'm worried that China may take military action against Taiwan," said Li Meng-chieh, 33, a graphic designer in Taipei.
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There were no indications that any U.S. military action was imminent, and officials said that no decision has been made.
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H. R. McMaster, his national security adviser, have indicated that Washington was also considering a military action against the North.
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Trump has not yet publicly stated whether the U.S. will take military action against Iran in response to the attack.
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The vote marked the most divided congressional decision to commit U.S. forces to military action since the War of 1812.
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Apparently, it's the type of military action that the Trump team is leaning toward — and Cha thinks its too dangerous.
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Which means the options for stopping Iran's nuclear program would be reduced to much more drastic options — including military action.
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After days of hinting at military action in response to a chemical weapons attack on civilians in Syria, President Trump made that threat explicit on Wednesday morning in a message aimed at Russia: Why it matters: Trump is denouncing Russia in a way he never has previously — and foreshadowing possible military action on Twitter.
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Trump is setting himself up for more military action in Syria Trump is setting himself up for more military action in Syria Just 48 hours after saying the Assad regime's alleged chemical weapons attack last week "crossed many, many lines," President Trump approved the immediate launch of 59 cruise missiles on a Syrian airfield.
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" When asked whether he thought he would need to take military action against Iran, Trump replied: "There is always a chance.
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Roj said it was the heaviest Turkish bombardment since Ankara stepped up threats to take military action against the Kurdish region.
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Syria's armed forces were warned about the U.S. military action hours before the missile strike on the Shayrat airbase, AFP reports.
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Additionally, on the Iran nuclear deal (which Trump has said he'll shred), expect a toughened enforcement regime rather than military action.
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The Pentagon had said that unilateral military action by any party in northeast Syria, where U.S. forces operate, would be unacceptable.
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February 2: Trump says, "Nothing's off the table," when asked if he might respond to the missile test with military action.
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On Tuesday, Trump insisted his administration is prepared to confront Iran, but stopped well short of signaling any imminent military action.
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In his interview with Time, Trump laid out in greater specificity what kind of provocation he believes would justify military action.
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Part of it is that we are strangely relying on military leaders to convince the president not to take military action.
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The more trade the U.S. carries out with other nations, the greater the chances to find an alternative to military action.
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But the Middle East isn't the only unstable part of the world, and military action isn't the only expression of instability.
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They also argue that Mr. Trump's threats of military action have proved more effective at changing Mr. Kim's calculations than anticipated.
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Cook's series has become a classic since it was first published in the 1980s, blending together epic fantasy and military action.
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The Syrian army did not explain in any detail what military or non-military action the "regime of calm" would entail.
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He supported the Obama administration's plan in 2013 for military action in Syria following a chemical weapons attack against opposition forces.
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They're not just using their messaging through Russia Today, through fake news; they're not just using military action and economic action.
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Also, the Trump administration did away with the self-imposed limits the Obama team had put on military action in Syria.
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He cited money laundering and organized crime cases as examples of what road Brazil might take but ruled out military action.
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But Yildirim said then that military action by Turkey would not make sense unless coordinated with the United States and Russia.
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She re-emphasized her support for coordinated military action in Syria and Iraq and called for tougher controls on firearms sales.
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Stovall said in that year, Britain and France joined with Israel in a military action against Egypt over the Suez Canal.
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Mr Trump's hawkish national-security adviser, John Bolton, has long supported regime change in Iran, and even military action against it.
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They are alarmed by options for military action against the North that have been floated in Washington over the past year.
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As The Economist went to press, America and its allies were considering responding to the atrocity in Douma with military action.
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Mr Trump's hawkish national security adviser, John Bolton, has long supported regime change in Iran, and even military action against it.
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The Trump administration has put mounting pressure on the regime, including sanctioning a number of top officials and threatening military action.
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"Military action in Iraq not only turned a humanitarian crisis into a disaster, it also convulsed an entire region," he added.
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Yet any military action would strengthen hardliners, destabilise the region and hasten the mullahs in their quest for a nuclear weapon.
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In the meantime America's "maximum pressure" on North Korea, including the possibility of pre-emptive military action, would not be relaxed.
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But inevitably, speculation is focused on whether he might embark on military action where former US President Barack Obama did not.
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Will the Trump administration attempt to get some buy-in from the US Congress for any further military action in Syria?
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The US military action has been praised by a number of America's key allies in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
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Kerry and his aides often lamented President Barack Obama's stated unwillingness to use military action weakened his hand in those talks.
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The review also is aimed at ensuring necessary military assets are properly situated if there is a need for military action.
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In a statement, Esper said Turkey's military action "was unnecessary and impulsive" and could result in the resurgence of Islamic State.
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Why it matters: The deadly Niger ambush has elevated lawmakers' questions about the AUMF currently used to justify military action abroad.
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Congress must demand an actual strategy, clear goals, and a plan for achieving them before approving additional military action in Syria.
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Trump continued his aggressive military action this week by dropping the "Mother of all Bombs" on ISIS secured caves in Afghanistan.
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It quoted an unnamed senior British military officer as saying commanders wanted a greater range of options beyond conventional military action.
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Eurasia group analysts concluded the Trump administration would likely mirror the Obama administration by taking no military action against Assad's government.
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He's got to think that through with his advisers and come forward with a strategy, not just a single military action.
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Earlier in the day, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia of imminent military action in Syria, declaring missiles "will be coming".
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It says the military action, which followed militant attacks on security forces in August last year, was a legitimate counterinsurgency operation.
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In Tokyo, the feasibility of U.S. military action was downplayed, while South Korea said the focus remained on deterrence and readiness.
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CNN first reported Thursday that Trump told members of Congress he's considering military action in response to the chemical weapons attack.
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Yet public opinion is wary of military action: the most recent poll found barely a third of Italians would back it.
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But analysts said his comments, like those of Spicer, suggested the possibility of U.S. military action, or even a naval blockade.
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Administration officials have not publicly discussed military action against Venezuela, but warned against violent repercussions against Guaido and the National Assembly.
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Now, the Trump administration is using the crisis in the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta to justify potential military action.
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In 2013, after the horrific sarin attacks in East Ghouta, President Obama asked for authorization to conduct military action in Syria.
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Thursday's strike was the first direct American assault on Assad's government and the most significant military action of Trump's young presidency.
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The suit is also not seeking any money damages, but rather only a court order to stop future private military action.
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Trump tweeted Saturday that "only one thing would work" to defuse the nuclear program, in an apparent reference to military action.
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CNN first reported Thursday that Trump told members of Congress he's considering military action in response to the chemical weapons attack.
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While subsequent commanders in chiefs have repeatedly taken military action without seeking approval, Congress has the explicit authority to declare war.
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World leaders continue to weigh up military action in response to a suspected poison gas attack in Syria over the weekend.
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Foreign Policy magazine said this week that China had threatened military action against Vietnam if it did not stop the drilling.
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Trump told Tillerson to "save his energy," suggesting the U.S. was prepared to escalate its heated rhetoric to potential military action.
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As such, Democrats fear the Trump administration is building a case to use the 2628 AUMF for military action against Iran.
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"If it were contemplating military action with Congress, it must come to Congress to seek approval," Menendez said of the administration.
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Just over one-third — 36 percent — of respondents support military action in Iran, and 22 percent said they have no opinion.
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Trump has advocated for swift military action to "knock the hell out of" Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) forces.
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The president has lashed out at the caravan numerous times on Twitter, threatening military action to stop the caravan if needed.
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France and the United States have signaled their willingness to order military action against Syria without any apparent regard for legality.
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Earlier, the BBC said May would not seek prior parliamentary approval for joining military action because she favoured taking action soon.
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Mr. Obama has no United Nations Security Council resolution or authorization from Congress to justify military action against the Assad government.
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Privately, US military officials say they are hopeful matters will remain calm and no more US military action will be required.
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It says that military action that followed militant attacks on security forces in August 2017 was a legitimate counter-insurgency operation.
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Other members of Congress have argued that military action against the Assad regime should not be covered by the 2002 authorization.
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If, however, the DPRK believes the United States is preparing aggressive military action, it may well gamble on a first strike.
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They continue to say the current military action is not aimed at toppling Assad or taking sides in the civil war.
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As you well know, military action has never been off the table, but it has also never been the preferred option.
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This time, for a change, he looked serious, thoughtful and calm when announcing military action in Syria in his televised address.
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Concerns over possible Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear facilities have empowered the IRGC, which runs security at home and abroad.
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While not widespread, the trip did attract protests from human rights groups who criticized Putin for Russian military action in Chechnya.
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Fortunately, White House advisers and Latin American leaders told the president repeatedly that threatening military action would be unwise and counterproductive.
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Earlier, the BBC said May would not seek prior parliamentary approval for joining military action because she favored taking action soon.
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Still, Mr. Moon's office, which abhors the prospect of military action against the North, says negotiations are the only realistic approach.
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"That the weapons delivered in the course of military action were operated by specialists from Ukraine is a crime," he continued.
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But Iran's clerical regime has too many power centers and is too deeply institutionalized to be toppled by impulsive military action.
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In the early days of the boycott, two American officials said, Saudi and Emirati leaders mulled possible military action against Qatar.
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In the early hours of the military action, there were no public statements by Mr. Mugabe, Ms. Mugabe or Mr. Mnangagwa.
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In Washington, it is widely believed that no military action would happen until afterward, in the event that diplomatic routes fail.
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As a result, every time there is a debate over possible military action, the airwaves fill with warnings about American credibility.
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The United States initiated military action in Syria to confront ISIS, which overran huge areas of Syria and Iraq in 2014.
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His United Nations ambassador called for debate on the Pueblo in the Security Council, creating a rationale for delaying military action.
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"If cornered, North Korea could take military action against China, given the relationship has reached a historic low," Mr. Zhao said.
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Obama calculated that any military action that would have an actual impact on Assad's behavior might lead to a wider war.
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This is why the priority now is to military action, in order to send across a very clear and strong message.
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But it hasn't been successful: Maduro remains entrenched and the US has exhausted many of its options short of military action.
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The U.S. military action comes on the heels of recent Kata'ib Hezbollah strikes on Iraqi military bases that host American troops.
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In addition, the dollar's role offers a potent alternative to kinetic military action as a means of pursuing foreign policy objectives.
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Asked if US military action is off the table in response to the chemical weapons attack, Trump told reporters it's not.
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Trump and Xi spoke on the phone days after Trump and his aides publicly discussed potential military action against North Korea.
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A survey found that not many Americans could, and those who did were more likely to favor diplomacy over military action.
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I am confident enough to praise President Trump for his quick and decisive (and in my mind totally justified) military action.
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" When pressed on whether that such a weapons test would mean military action by the U.S., Trump responded, "I don't know.
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It would also give Congress a 85033-day window to block further military action against that group or in that country.
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He said he agreed with Trump that "all options are on the table," including military action, to curb Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
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But the Trump administration is strongly suggesting Iran is to blame, raising the specter of U.S. military action in the region.
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Britain and France joined in carrying out the strikes, but they had their own political reasons for supporting the military action.
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The president promised never to telegraph military action against an enemy, yet all but showcased a coming missile strike on Syria.
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"No one should be allowed to decide on a military action on the Korean Peninsula without South Korean agreement," he said.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the country can take no more and has threatened military action to stop the Syrian advance.
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In Washington, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to stop President Donald Trump from further military action against Iran.
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Democrats argue that authority cannot possibly be used to justify military action against Iran, which is fighting al Qaeda's successor, ISIS.
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Before he campaigned against past U.S. military action in Iraq and Libya, he made public statements expressing support for both actions.
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The failed test, a deep embarrassment for the North's leader, Kim Jong-un, has not quelled fears of U.S. military action.
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On Sunday, Trump declared that a 263-character tweet would serve as his official notification for future military action against Iran.
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"There are many options" for Iran, Trump told reporters late last week, making clear that military action is one of them.
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But optimism was tempered by concerns about the U.S.-China trade talks and the fallout of Turkey's military action in Syria.
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But political scientists say such low-cost, high-return military action may not be possible, particularly in the context of Syria.
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The U.S. and its allies are not ruling out military action against North Korea, Vice President Mike Pence told NBC News.
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It's where the bluster of the showman is at its most terrifying, as lives and military action are in the balance.
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He squandered his diplomatic tools, and showed earlier this year that he had no stomach for military action against Iran either.
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Last week, the Pentagon said unilateral military action by any party in northeast Syria, where U.S. forces operate, would be unacceptable.
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Washington said this week that it could consider military action against the Syrian government if it continued to use chemical weapons.
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" As a consequence, the authors said the president must show "a willingness to undertake military action as diplomacy is clearly failing.
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Top U.S. officials say they do not want to take military action against North Korea unless it is a last resort.
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Macron has said NATO is experiencing "brain death" because of pressure to reform from Trump and unpredictable military action from Turkey.
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The U.S. president has also repeatedly warned that possible military action against North Korea remains on the table if deemed necessary.
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Iran has denied any responsibility for the attack and has said it is prepared to retaliate against any US military action.
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In an interview with CNN's John King, however, Biden said his vote in 2002 was not a vote for military action.
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United States officials said they were hoping for a diplomatic end to the crisis, but would not rule out military action.
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A senior Emirati official said the pause in military action was aimed at giving United Nations negotiations a chance to succeed.
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After Iran downed a U.S. surveillance drone this summer, Bolton, long an advocate of military action, argued for a retaliatory strike.
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Or does it lead to the unintended consequences of a strike on Seoul, or military action that escalates very quickly anyway?
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U.S. officials have said the debate on military action has lost some momentum as a result of the North-South talks.
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The difference now is that Pompeo, in a first for the Trump administration, explicitly said the US will consider military action.
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Military action is only ever successful when it is part of a political strategy, for peace-making, humanitarian aid and regional security.
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North Korea Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the US would consider military action against North Korea if the US were provoked.
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Seoul (CNN)The US would consider military action against North Korea if it was provoked, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday.
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And Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said last week that the US would hit the country with military action if provoked. 4.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday that parliament should be consulted before any military action was taken against Syria.
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Any military action on the Korean peninsula runs the risk of kicking off a nuclear engagement between the US and North Korea.
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Myanmar has rejected that accusation, insisting that the military action was needed to combat "terrorists" who had killed civilians and burnt villages.
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Donald Trump has reportedly told some members of Congress that he's considering military action in Syria, according to Dana Bash of CNN.
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Unlike Barack Obama, President Donald Trump has at least taken limited military action in response to Mr Assad's use of poison gas.
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Mr. Obama forswore military action after that attack in favor of working with Russia to get Syria to destroy its chemical weapons.
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Mr. Trump was also expected to speak on Thursday with President Emmanuel Macron of France, the other key ally weighing military action.
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Rebel leaders told us they support military action by the US and its allies against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Trump's move has since spurred military action from Turkey and led to attacks on the United States' Kurdish allies in the region.
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It will have to either accept the emergence of a nuclear-armed Iran or take military action to prevent that from happening.
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Context: For the last 18 years, presidents have used the 2001 congressional war authorization to justify military action throughout the Middle East.
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Kiev says the clashes never took place and Moscow fabricated the incident as a possible pretext for new military action against Ukraine.
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They stress that it is the other side that is violating it, and they frame any military action as legitimate self-defense.
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"The threat of use of military action against irreconcilables cannot precede the offer of talks to all the groups," Mr. Aziz said.
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That strike, enforcing a red line over Syria's use of chemical weapons, "put military action back into our diplomacy", says the official.
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You'll see patterns emerge in major themes like the controversy surrounding former national security adviser Mike Flynn and military action in Syria.
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Trump's comments came shortly after CNN learned that the President is considering military action in Syria in retaliation for the chemical attack.
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"I don't want to mention that," Trump said when asked if he told members of Congress he plans to take military action.
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"This missile strike and the military action of our forces already in Syria, have yet to be authorized by Congress," California Rep.
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As secretary of state, Clinton a proponent of more direct action in Syria despite Obama's apprehension about military action in the country.
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But Obama rejected the idea, at one point forbidding anyone but his secretary of defense from sending him proposals for military action.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry urged Turkey on Tuesday to stop military action in Syria and "come back to the right track".
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Overall, 50% say they favor taking military action in response to testing of weapons that could reach the US, 43% oppose it.
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"Turkey has taken on a much more active role in Syria in recent days, including military action," Steinmeier told reporters in Bratislava.
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The strikes on Friday sparked negative reactions from several American lawmakers who question Trump's authority to launch military action without congressional approval.
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Thursday's strike is the first direct American assault on Assad's government and the most significant military action of Trump's presidency so far.
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Saudi forces launched military action in Yemen in March against the Houthis, a Shia minority that had seized much of the country.
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But the Kremlin, quoted by state media, said the American military action against in Syria will do significant damage to Russian-U.
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Trump did the same earlier this year when he launched a new military action against the Syrian regime, also without congressional approval.
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Secretary Clinton, obstinate in the defense of her military action, was pressed to answer questions on Libya in a rare 85033 interview.
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The vote was overwhelmingly for independence and triggered the military action by the Baghdad government and threats from neighboring Turkey and Iran.
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This may include resisting intervention while Assad murders his citizens or it could include U.S. military action, occupancy and/or mass airstrikes.
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The first challenge would be ensure Japan and South Korea are completely integrated in any plan for military action, according to Hendrix.
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Critics have slammed Obama for failing to enforce his so-called "red line" that chemical weapons use would prompt U.S. military action.
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Murphy added that Thursday's strikes were the "beginning and the end" of military action in response to that specific chemical attack. Sen.
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Even the Democratic leadership on Capitol Hill is cautiously supportive, though they're calling for consultation with Congress on any future military action.
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Trump has continued to tout potential military action over diplomacy, tweeting on Wednesday that "talking is not the answer" for North Korea.
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Asked whether any military action was discussed, he said: "There is no discussion about the specificity of other measures we could take".
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Now, with the sudden move against the Islamic State, military action on the ground is moving faster than the country's tangled politics.
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Recent warnings have tended to be after military action has started, so Eurocontrol's pre-emptive notice suggests a heightening of regulatory scrutiny.
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The Pentagon announced Monday it is deploying 5,200 active-duty troops to respond to the caravan after Trump called for military action.
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Hezbollah's participation in the Lebanese government protects it from any government or military action, as it would surely trigger another civil war.
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Hezbollah is banking on predictable condemnation falling on Israel for the inevitable collateral damage and civilian suffering resulting from such military action.
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In any case, the idea that diplomatic or military action could immediately and irreversibly dismantle North Korea's nuclear program is a chimera.
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Putin's comments stirred fears that Russia, which has been steadily reinforcing Crimea militarily, may be considering new military action in the region.
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We need to defuse conflicts diplomatically rather than threaten military action, as some in the administration have done in regard to China.
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A potential prelude to military action between major powers was quickly and swiftly resolved in five phone calls between their top diplomats.
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Fifty percent of respondents are in favor of taking military action against North Korea, compared to 43 percent who are against it.
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I'm a sucker for a good military action movie as much as the next guy, so of course I'll go see it.
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Asked about rising tensions with Iran, Trump said he has the authority to take military action against the nation without congressional approval.
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President Trump has told lawmakers he is considering military action in Syria in retaliation for this week's chemical attack, CNN reported Thursday.
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She also continued to be hammered for refusing to admit that her 2002 vote authorizing military action in Iraq was a mistake.
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House Democrats are also expected to incorporate an amendment that would prevent Trump from taking military action against Iran without congressional approval.
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He suffered a humiliating and unexpected defeat in 2013 when parliament voted to reject military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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The recent U.S. naval deployment to the Korean peninsula renewed debates over the effectiveness — and appropriateness — of military action in the region.
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Market attention will be focused on developments in Syria and the potential for "imminent U.S. military action" in the region, says Croft.
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He did not specifically name Trump, but the US leader did threaten military action against Syria in early-morning tweets this week.
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The decision to proceed with military action met a standard of evidence needed that officials felt they could accept, these sources said.
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As the two sides traded barbs, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged an end to military action and a turn to diplomacy.
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Americans are less eager for military action than they were during George W. Bush's first term, and less supportive of the president.
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But Wednesday's messages were unique in their telegraphing of upcoming US military action, something Trump vowed he would never do as president.
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A leaked report about the query has triggered emotional debate in a country whose Nazi past keeps military action a sensitive issue.
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If Iran begins proliferating again, the U.S. can either allow the program to continue without added monitoring, or engage in military action.
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The collapse of the cease-fire has prompted renewed calls in the United States for a "Plan B," including potential military action.
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Russia moved into this role gradually as Mr. Obama held the United States back from direct military action in the civil war.
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Editorial President Trump has sometimes seemed to view military action as a game and foreign policy as something set by online taunts.
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Having built its North Korea policy on sanctions and threats of military action, the administration must now learn the language of engagement.
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The White House has to take military action right now, eliminate the North Korean threat, and help us maintain democracy and freedom.
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Several other congressional Democrats weighed in on social media to remind Trump that he'd need legislative authorization for military action against Iran.
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Nor can I tolerate subsidizing the people actively displacing Palestinians from their land, the strongest supporters of Israeli military action against Palestinians.
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"The Pentagon set about developing a new principle and strategy of military action already called a 'Trojan horse,'" he said on Saturday.
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Richard M. Nixon took Valium, and during his final days advisers took precautions intended to avoid any rash orders for military action.
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The 11th-hour calling-off of military action was the one wise decision Trump has taken on Iran since he took office.
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But like Mr. Khamenei, Mr. Trump has also sometimes suggested that his adversary will listen only to the threat of military action.
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"It is one more important reason that containing military action from spreading quickly to a larger conflict may prove difficult," he said.
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Trump administration officials who advocate aggressive action have used those reports to press the case for escalating American military action against Iran.
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In September 2014, the United States defended the start of its military action against Islamic State militants in Syria under Article 51.
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And an absence of American military action is almost always bad, because it is said to invite new problems and greater threats.
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But the legal justification for most military action for the past 16 years is the older authorization passed days after the Sept.
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Thirteen other Republicans joined all Senate Democrats to end American military action in Yemen — with the exception of operations against Al Qaeda.
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Any plan by Washington and its allies to take military action was likely to be on hold until then, the source said.
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They are also putting their faith in neighboring Turkey's diplomacy to spare them from military action, which could become a humanitarian disaster.
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