The Imperial City And The World
A long time ago a Japanese document fell into U.S. hands inadvertently after the war. The document was entitled 'Negotiating With The Americans'. We recall it now as Obama is in Japan. For the first time a U.S. President meets a psychologically … [Continue reading]
Obama's U.S. ambassador to The Mayor of Kabul Afghanistan doesn't think much of the White House caving in to CENTCOM's surge. It's a little inconvenient that General Eikenberry commanded the NATO troops in Afghanistan 2006-07. But Team Petraeus … [Continue reading]
We ask our loyal friends to bear with us. This is not an easy post to write. In fact, it's down right near preposterous. But here goes. We agree with Tom Friedman. It's time to walk away from Israel, the Palestinians and the Arabs. Or at … [Continue reading]
These are the kinds of things that make one simply wonder. … [Continue reading]
We wanted to share a couple of observations about the American 'elite's' Afghanistan discussions. Perhaps you've noticed these things, too. What follows is a little bit idiosyncratic diagnosis and very much wishful thinking. Have no worries, … [Continue reading]