Our highly-credentialed UN Ambassador Samantha Power either believed, or pretended to believe, that Iran and/or Russia would be cowed by the international community’s revelations about and reaction to Syria, and would be convinced to turn on Assad as a result: … Continue reading →
Will Mubarak actually be released now? Maybe, just maybe, could people be entertaining the thought that Mubarak’s repressiveness was a reaction to the situation in Egypt at the time he came to power? And that said situation has not changed … Continue reading →
I often agree with editorials in the Wall Street Journal. But this one seems to hit a flat note, to wit [emphasis mine]: The result [of Morsi’s overreach in Egypt] was political polarization, with the opposition and military uniting against … Continue reading →
I hate to be so pessimistic, but… Prediction: “reform candidate” Hasan Rowhani, who won big in Iran, will not actually be able to pull off any reforms of import. Here’s Barry Rubin on the subject: Did the Tehran regime put … Continue reading →
I’ve been thinking that the very simplest explanation is that unless the administration was assured of success they weren’t going to try, because the last thing they wanted was a failed mission. And just when I was thinking of writing … Continue reading →
First, a quote: The pattern is familiar enough: an established autocracy with a record of friendship with the U.S. is attacked by insurgents…Violence spreads and American officials wonder aloud about the viability of a regime that “lacks the support of … Continue reading →
…has never been one to mince words. And she sure doesn’t do so here: The greatest satisfaction today over the re-election of Obama is not being felt in the Democratic Party. It is not being felt among the media, who … Continue reading →
A comment by “RickZ” about the failed Iran hostage rescue attempt in the waning days of the Carter administration prompted this reply from me, referring to a post I wrote several years ago on the anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw … Continue reading →
Despite the title, I’m not going to spend much time on Ahmadinejad’s speech. It’s the usual stuff. I am happy to report, however, that the Obama administration is giving the right signals on this particular occasion, at least. The US … Continue reading →
…the statesman, getting ready to address the UN General Assembly: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday disregarded a U.N. warning to avoid incendiary rhetoric and declared ahead of the annual General Assembly session that Israel has no roots in the … Continue reading →
In the thread about the drone captured by Iran, “Mr. Frank” made the following comment: The military wanted to destroy the drone on the ground. Obama turned down their request. Why? I was curious to see whether this was the … Continue reading →
Obama to Iran: Please give us back our drone!“
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