THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SADDAM HUSSEIN: The Iraq War began with a failed attack on Saddam, but it didn't end with his execution.

The article focuses on the limitations of Michael Walzer's argument that moral decency does not require global redistribution of power, particularly when applied to contemporary conflicts like China's rise. Topics include the dangers of opposing China's growing influence, the need for leftists to avoid supporting America's rivals blindly, and the importance of balancing Chomsky's and Walzer's insights on U.S. responsibility and leftist engagement.