Beirut Port Explosion: Domestic Investigations
First in a two-part series examining various efforts to uncover the truth behind the Beirut port explosion.
Beirut Port Explosion: Early International Investigations
Second in a three-part series examining various efforts to uncover the truth behind the Beirut port explosion.
Israel Losing the PR War with Hamas
As allegations of war crimes mount and anti-Israeli protests sweep across the globe, Israel appears to be losing its PR offensive against Hamas. Meanwhile, a new generation of Palestinians scarred by the war will increasingly turn to militancy, resulting in perpetual conflict in the region.
U.S. Special Ops Surge against Afghan Taliban
As part of president-elect Barack Obama's plan to escalate the fight against the Afghan Taliban, the Pentagon is planning a surge of up to 20 elite Special Forces teams into Afghanistan in counter-insurgency operations.
2008-2009 Israel-Hamas War
The 2008-2009 Israel-Gaza War enters its second week, with no signs of letting up any time soon.
Hamas Ends Truce with Israel
On Friday, Hamas suspended its six-month truce with Israel, announcing that the ceasefire would not be extended.
Syria-Israel Peace More Likely in Wake of Summit
Last week’s Paris Summit for the Mediterranean confirmed the likelihood of EU primacy over any future Mediterranean Union. More importantly however, the Summit was notable for the inclusion of Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, which marks a major thaw in Euro-Syrian relations.
Nicaragua Bolsters FARC
In contrast to previous bellicose posturing, Nicaragua’s leftist president offered on Wednesday to mediate talks on behalf of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in an effort to end Colombia’s 44-year civil conflict.
Wall Street in Crisis
If the financial crisis caused by Wall Street manages to diminish Washington’s prestige, ability to influence policy, and deters allies from following the US’ lead on foreign policy, it will achieve what 50 years of near nuclear confrontation with the Soviet Union failed to do—the dissolution of the American Empire.
End Result of Israel-Gaza War
As an increasing number of Israelis and Palestinians shift towards more militant means of achieving their respective political goals against a backdrop of coalescing hawkish groups, failed peace initiatives, and rising anti-Israeli sentiment, expect a continued growth in Mid-East violence centered on Israel.