The Frank Wisner debacle was a “who’s in charge here?” moment for both President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton.
What Does It Feel Like to Break Bread With a Murderer Slash Torturer?
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Focal Points Blog
It’s Not Our Values They Hate, It’s Our . . .
Our choice of states to which we aid in developing democracy gives it a bad name.
Ordinary Egyptians Have Little to Show for U.S. Military Aid to Egypt
Heretofore, the United States has supported their oppressors and enforced their cooperation with Israel.
Emphasis on Social Networks Does a Disservice to Egyptian Protesters
Today’s protests are a product of years of germination.
Tahrir Square a Product, in Part, of the Perversion of Microcredit
Microcredit’s odd link to police brutality.
WikiLeaks: U.S. Advises Bulgaria on Modernizing Its Military for NATO Deployments
The United States is helping Bulgaria develop its military capabilities to pave the way for the new EU member to deploy to various battlefields of the war on terror.
The Egyptian Protests Are a Many Constituencied Thing
When it comes to translating the protests into lasting social change, traditional organizers will be essential.
The Egyptian Army: Make Money, Not War
The Egyptian army is outraged by how Mubarak and his son have sold out the country’s economy.
The Irish Elections and the Ghost of Padraic Pearse
Those in charge of the IMF and EU might do well to heed the words of the Irish poet and revolutionary.
WikiLeaks: Just in Case You Were Concerned, Suleiman “Not Squeamish” About Torture
Not only wasn’t Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman squeamish, but when it came to torture, he wasn’t too proud to get his hands dirty.