Category Archives: foreign policy
Why Iran is Bombing Iraq, and Why the U.S. Isn’t Doing Anything About It
It is often said, ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend.’ However, when it comes to the United States and a group fighting Iran, this axiom definitely does not apply. In the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, near the Iran … Continue reading
Filed under diplomacy, foreign policy, Iraq, media business, Politics, Terrorism, War
Dumb and Dumber
Governmental stupidity knows no bounds, nor borders. Continue reading
Filed under business, diplomacy, foreign policy, Politics, Sports
Meeting “Peaches:” Petraeus on Iraq, Afghanistan and the Presidency
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet General David ‘Peaches’ Petraeus. I chose not to call him by his childhood nickname, out of respect (read: fear). I am pretty sure that, despite his diminutive stature and mild manner, he could kick my ass. So I addressed him as General or Sir. Continue reading
Filed under Afghanistan, diplomacy, foreign policy, Iraq, Military Affairs, War
Now That They Are Free: Questions for Current, Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Laura Ling and Euna Lee received a hero’s welcome home after being imprisoned in North Korea. Now it is time for them, and their employer, to answer some questions. Continue reading
Filed under diplomacy, foreign policy, journalism, media business
