How we define Osama bin Laden’s death matters.
Bin Laden: Death by Verb
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Responsibility to Protect Gives Way to Targeted Assassination and Regime Change in Libya
The messaging used to sell the invasion of Libya to the American people — that NATO was taking up the ‘responsibility to protect’ — painted a thin veneer over lurking geopolitical motives.
Has Tunisia’s March Towards Democracy Been Halted in Its Tracks?
The signs of increased activity by the Tunisian old guard are multiplying, confirming that while President Ben Ali has been deposed, the system he helped put in place still fights to maintain its power and privileges.
Addle-Brained Islamic Extremists Take Revenge on Muslims for bin Laden’s Killing
It’s difficult to understand how blowing up Pakistani militaries avenges bin Laden’s killing by U.S. forces.
Bin Laden’s Killing Used to Rationalize Guantanamo Detention
Neocons would have us believe that Osama bin Laden’s death was facilitated by their legal rulings.
What if the U.S. Actually Attempted to Seize Pakistan’s Nukes?
If the United States decided to take over Pakistan’s nuclear-weapons program, it could escalate into war.
Is Pakistan Justified in Its Fear of U.S. Takeover of Its Nuke Program?
Barring jihadist infiltration, Pakistan’s nuclear-weapons program is reasonably safe.
Retaliate in Kind Even if Doomed by a Nuclear Attack? Really?
Is there any real reason to retaliate when you’re about to be wiped off the face of the earth in a nuclear attack?
Microcredit on Trial: The Sacking of Muhammad Yunus
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has become the fall guy for microcredit’s abuses by major banks.
Mercenaries Once Again Operating at the “Tip of the Spear” in Africa
If private military and security companies are here to stay in Africa, their lack of accountability for criminal acts needs to be addressed.