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August 4, 2011

Egypt’s Troubling Transition

Hosni Mubarak’s trial began yesterday, but it’s just a sideshow. The real action is happening in Cairo slums, places like Imbaba and Ain Shams. It’s happening in Muslim Brotherhood meetings and the ongoing marches and protests throughout the capital city. … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2009

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 →

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