July 14, 2007

What al Qaeda In Iraq Really Wants

Great catch by Spencer Ackerman. One of the leaders of al Qaeda in Iraq says that the US isn't his enemy. Iran is. Take a look: "I personally don't have... [More]

July 18, 2007

About That Response to That NIE...

In case you missed it, the latest National Intelligence Estimate on the threat posed terrorism is out, and its filled with very little - if any - good news. I've... [More]

More Musicians Than Diplomats

The United States military has more people employed in its bands and orchestras than the Department of State has employed in its entire foreign service. So says David Kilcullen, a... [More]

July 19, 2007

In Your Name

Could someone please explain to me why a story this important is running in GQ Magazine? Don't get me wrong. I like GQ. But shouldn't something like this get a... [More]

July 24, 2007

Actually, No It Isn't

Bush today: “It’s hard to argue that Al Qaeda in Iraq is separate from bin Laden’s Al Qaeda when the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq took an oath of... [More]