You know that meeting Bob Woodward has detailed that supposedly took place in June 2001, the one where Condi supposedly "brushed off" concerns about an imminent attack? You know, the... [More]
October 2, 2006
October 9, 2006
A Bomb Or A Dud? (With Multiple Updates)
Amid all the hype over North Korea's latest actions, it is important to remember one thing: we still do not know all the facts. UPDATE: Meanwhile, Jonah Goldberg over at... [More]
"A Huge Mistake"
Donald Gregg was a CIA official since 1951, a liaison to President Carter's National Security Council, National Security Advisor to Vice President George H.W. Bush, and U.S. ambassador to South... [More]
October 10, 2006
North Korea: A Primer
Looking for a primer on the history of US policy towards North Korea? Hilzoy walks you through all of the essentials. Yes, what Clinton did back in the 1990's was... [More]
October 18, 2006
Sunni vs. Shia
I don't know whether to be mortified or embarrassed. Or both. Jeff Stein, National Security Editor for CQ, asked members of congress and our intelligence a very simple question: Sunni... [More]
October 19, 2006
Stay or Go?
Blame Wonkette, not me:... [More]
October 21, 2006
Serious Spin
I suppose you can't blame her for trying... MOSCOW (AP) - The swift move to penalize North Korea for its nuclear test could clear the way for punishing Iran over... [More]
October 23, 2006
US Now "Rooting" For New Nuclear Tests?
Over the weekend, I noted with dismay Secretary Rice's apparently positive interpretation of North Korea's nuclear test. At the time, I suspected it was simply a matter of her trying... [More]
October 29, 2006
The 1970's All Over Again?
Think again. Niall Ferguson, professor of history at Harvard, suggests the 1950's make a better parallel. And yes, he even manages a JFK/Obama comparison there at the end. Take a... [More]
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