China Vaults Past US, Russia in New ‘Great Game’
Reading Time: 5 minutes How President Donald Trump is being outplayed in Central Asia.
US Firms Target Legal Dissidents Abroad
Reading Time: 3 minutes When Uncle Sam’s allies want to spy on people—even U.S. citizens—help is only a web page away. A new report has unveiled a shadowy world of online vendors all too willing to share their hacking expertise to any government willing to pay.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Iran and the Bomb, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Facts
Reading Time: 10 minutes 8 simple lessons to keep in mind amidst the deluge of war propaganda concerning Iran’s nuclear program. Add your own favorite 9th lesson.
Mitt and Barry Spar Over Russia—Whom Can You Trust?
Reading Time: 7 minutes Obama accidentally airs an incautious private remark. Romney accuses Obama of a hidden agenda when it comes to (at least) foreign policy, and gets himself in a bit of hot water. What’s the back story to this squabble over open-air diplomacy, and is Russia really America’s Real “Number One Foe”? Here’s a look at the power politics behind the gaffes.
But Syriasly, Folks…..
Reading Time: 7 minutes Take a close look at the uprising in Syria, and what do you find? Another well-oiled puppet show.
Is Israel Really Iran’s Main Adversary? The West Doth Protest Too Much
Reading Time: 9 minutes We’re being told that Israel is itching to take out the Iranian regime. But there are other players behind the scenes. And their warnings to Israel not to launch an attack on Tehran sound hollow.
The Cradle of Conflagration: The End (and Beginning) of the War for Iraq
Reading Time: 4 minutes Why the US withdrawal does not mean peace for Iraq….here’s the historical context
America and Nuclear: Obama’s Forgotten Track Record
Reading Time: 3 minutes With the nuclear crisis in Japan, suddenly the safety of nuclear energy is of interest everywhere. What will the United States do under Obama? If forgotten history is any measure, perhaps not nearly enough.