Egypt: Military’s Actions Supported or Ignored
Every day brings new reports of how a resurgent Egyptian government – staffed by the country’s armed forces – is stomping on those who it deems to be an undesirable … Continue reading
India: If it was the US, there would be no Economic Doldrums
After many years of warnings and dire predictions, the bad news for the Indian economy is finally coming true. I have to admit that as one of the soothsayers who … Continue reading
Syria: The Best Solution is Exile for Assad
I generally don’t write about the same country multiple times in a week but was forced to make an exception in the case of Syria since it looks like the … Continue reading
United States: Housing Recovery is a Farce
According to news reports, the US housing sector has finally begun to recover from its historic crash as home prices are rising and the associated industries are all seeing an … Continue reading
Syria: Iraq’s Shadow Looms and Exit Strategy Remains Unclear
The recent chemical attack on civilians has unleashed renewed calls for international intervention in Syria. However, it’s unclear what will happen if this intervention does take place and who would … Continue reading
Pakistan: Return to the IMF with a New Begging Bowl
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced today that it had reached a provisional agreement with Pakistan’s newly elected government for a three-year $5.3 billion loan at a likely interest rate … Continue reading
Egypt: No Matter What Happens, the US Wins
By now everyone knows that the Egyptian military has made good on its threat and overthrown President Morsi’s democratically elected government thus plunging this North African country into further chaos. … Continue reading
United States: Keeping Guantanamo Open Shames A Nation That Espouses Liberty
The United States has consistently lost the communication battle in the War on Terror (WoT) to a bunch of self-styled propagandists who, even when combined, don’t have half the resources … Continue reading
Iraq: Compliance with US Demand to Stop Allowing Iranian Support for Syria Unlikely
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki found himself in US Secretary of State John Kerry’s cross-hairslast week when the two leaders engaged in “spirited discussions” regarding Iran’s use of Iraqi airspace … Continue reading
Iraq: Moving Forward Will Need International Guidance in Managing Influential Neighbors and Internal Pressures
Over the past few days, there have been a number of excellent articles and posts written on the reasons for and behind the US invasion of Iraq. While these have … Continue reading
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