The Times seems intent on making the case that Iran is on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, when it’s not.
Iran, the New York Times and the Laws of Physics
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Egypt Protests Shine Light on How U.S. Profits From Foreign Aid
Even though it is notoriously undemocratic, the Mubarak regime has for decades received a massive amount of U.S. aid, both military and non-military.
How Lebanon Got So Complicated
In many ways, Lebanon resembled Ireland, where religion was used to drive a wedge between landless Catholics and privileged Protestants.
Discouraging Civilian Cooperation With Counterterrorism, Part 963
Enlisting civilian aid in halting terrorism isn’t only a problem in the Middle East.
WikiLeaks: For Norway, Oil Wealth and Humanitarianism Go Hand in Hand
For most states, oil wealth spells, to a certain extent, an end to ethics. Not Norway.
Will Stuxnet Leave as Much Collateral Damage as Any Weapon?
A computer virus might seem like the perfect way to stop Iran’s nuclear program. But it’s as liable to side effects as any weapon.
WikiLeaks XXXV: The Gathering of a Storm — a History of bin Laden in Diplomatic Cables
“He is finished,” was the regrettably premature pronouncement of a relative of bin Laden in the nineties.
WikiLeaks XXXIV: Hu a “Cautious, Vacillating Leader” (Who Does That Sound Like?)
As in the United States, the military and big business in China aren’t shy about challenging the executive office.
WikiLeaks XXXIII: Algeria’s Youth Too Dazed and Confused to Even Become Terrorists
Aside from those who attempt to illegally emigrate, Algeria’s youth is paralyzed.
The Case for Syria
Lebanon’s unraveling and the undiminished influence of the Syrian state clearly demonstrate that U.S. attempts to isolate Damascus have failed.