We are always cautioned not to overdramatize, because if the worst doesnât happen, we can look silly. Maybe so. But I look around the world right now and think: Letâs not under-dramatize, either. We see a set of crises coming to a head all at once that could well plunge the world into war and chaos for some time to come. And we the United Statesânot President Obama, not John Kerry, not the Republicans; the whole United Statesâarenât doing nearly enough to try to help the regionâs democrats and promote our purported values. more . . .

