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Egypt Riots, Syria Suffers — Sad anniversary of the Arab Spring

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

The riots and resumption of martial law in three cities in Egypt had led many to again call the Egyptian revolution a failure.  Meanwhile, as Syria’s Assad declines to depart and marshalls his forces for further attacks in Homs, that … Continue reading →

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Who will help Syria’s opposition?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Senator McCain has boldly called for NATO to do in Syria as it did in Libya; utilize air power to create safe havens for the opposition.  While this is a step in the right direction, I think McCain goes to … Continue reading →

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A Little Pressure, A Lack of Leadership

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

France and Britain came out strongly today to press Syria for a cease-fire, following the deaths of journalists Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik, and severe injuries to three other western journalists due to shelling in the city of Homs.  European … Continue reading →

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Greece crashes, Syria burns

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

These are dispiriting days in Europe.  I am in the Hague today, meeting with the foreign ministry.  There is a sense of distress, and sadness. The latest economic figures from Greece show a massive decline in output, jobs, and tax … Continue reading →

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What is Russia Doing In Syria?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

The vetoes by Russia and China at the U.N. Security Council, cast to forestall possible action against Bashar al-Assad in Syria, were a major disappointment. But is Russia simply going to prop up Assad?  I do not think so.  The … Continue reading →

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Turmoil in Egypt and Syria

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Egypt and Syria today are demonstrating two keys to understanding revolutions: (1) No one gives up power willingly; and (2) building coalitions with mass support is the key to gaining command. In Egypt, two titans are contending — the military … Continue reading →

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