Tag Archives: United States

Getting Real: Facing Necessary Facts in Syria and Iraq

Washington’s admitting some hard truths is a pre-requisite to defeating ISIS.

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A U.S. Carbon Transition?

What factors have helped the United States reduce its per capita emissions?

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Real Reason Behind Turkey’s Shoot-down of the Russian Jet

The data support Putin’s assertion that the shoot-down was prepared in advance.

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Ukraine: Why the West Must Be Flexible

Focusing on deterring Russia will not safeguard Ukraine’s future.

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U.S. and Syria: Focus on the Saudi Factor

How terror attacks in Paris calls for revising U.S. policy in Syria.

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The West Should Unite to Crush ISIS

ISIS is now too powerful for the West to remain safe without commitment of large ground forces.

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Syria: Any Honest Broker?

A look at who is (or is not) invited forecasts how little it can do to end the war.

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The Martian: America’s Self-Delusion at its Silliest

The United States, capable of such a delusional self-image, deserves Donald Trump and Ben Carson.

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Jokowi and the Hopes for a More Dynamic Indonesia

Indonesia’s Troubled Trade Relationship with the United States.

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Indonesia: Why the US Needs to Pay Closer Attention

The United States needs to treat the unassuming Indonesian President Widodo with the attention due to his country.

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