Articles like this are why Slate deserves to be on everybody’s must-read favorites list, and demonstrates that journalism will survive the death of newspapers (in their current form). This is IMO a must-read article for every American. Unlike the usual practice on this site it is reprinted in full. It deserves to be read in full. …
Something every American should read – about torture Read More »
Summary: There are reports that the US has supported terrorist groups seeking to overthrow Iran’s government. This is the first post in a series; at the end are links to the other chapters. Contents Background A description of the situation and what we know Evidence of covert support for terrorists: leaks and speculation What might …
Is the War on Terror over (because there are no longer two sides)? Read More »
Summary: The date on which global production peaks depends to a large extent on the Saudi’s. Political peaking occurs if they decide to no longer increase production. Geological peaking occurs when they cannot increase production. The plans of the Saudi Princes shift with the political winds. The size of their oil reserves are a matter of fact …
When will global oil production peak? Ask the CIA! Read More »
Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner While by no means the definitive history of the CIA (which cannot yet be written), or even an objective look at the Agency (probably not yet possible), it is one of the best and most timely accounts of one of the prime instruments in the War on Terror — now …
A must-read book for any American interested in geopolitics: Legacy of Ashes Read More »
Pat Lang perfectly captures the narrative for the release of the new National Intelligence estimate about Iran. The “jungle telegraph” in Washington is booming with news of the Iran NIE. I am told that the reason the conclusions of the NIE were released is that it was communicated to the White House that “intelligence career …
The new NIE, another small step in the Decline of the State Read More »
