Friday stock taking

5 years ago

It's Friday, so let's take a look at how effectively the Trump Administration has dealt with world and domestic events…

Stevenson’s army, November 8

5 years ago

- The Guardian has a good piece explaining the election rules in the various states.- I'd also draw your attention…

Stevenson’s army November 7

5 years ago

- VP Pence's staff worked to shift US aid to Christian groups.- Boris Johnson backs away from Trump. - His…

Toast

5 years ago

In an apparent attempt to strengthen the claim he should not have to testify in Congress, Rudy Giuliani tweeted yesterday:…

The nonproliferation regime is tottering

5 years ago

Pantelis Ikonomou, a former IAEA inspector, writes: Turkish President Erdogan plainly stated on September 24 at the UNGA: “Nuclear power…

What next?

5 years ago

In addition to today's post on the Iraqi protests, I would recommend Rend Al-Rahim's appearance on NPR this morning as…

Iraq explodes

5 years ago

Escalating Protests The current protests in Iraq have been the bloodiest since 2003, with over 300 people killed and thousands…

The nuclear race has begun

5 years ago

As Iran steps up its enrichment of uranium, the harbingers are clear: Turkish President Erdogan is asking questions out loud…

Stevenson’s army November 5

5 years ago

- Russia is sending mercenaries to Libya.- With US absent, rest of Asia looks to trade deals with China.- Tariff…

Stevenson’s army, November 4

5 years ago

Fred Kaplan has a savage critique of Jim Mattis and his new memoir.On this 40th anniversary of the seizure of…