Tag Archives: Middle East

Patrick J. Buchanan: The GOP’s Iran Dilemma

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Rik Schneider

Source:Patrick J. Buchanan I actually agree with Pat Buchanan, who seems to be getting more sane and intelligent as he gets older. The way I would put it, is that President Obama and perhaps intentionally, has boxed the Republican Party, … Continue reading →

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Creators: Thomas Sowell- ‘Who Lost Iraq?’

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Ederik Schneider

Source:POLITICO– President’s George W. Bush and Barack H. Obama, both lost Iraq? “After the pro-Western government of China was forced to flee to the island of Taiwan in 1949, when the Communists took over mainland China, bitter recriminations in Washington … Continue reading →

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The National Interest: Seyed Hossein Mousavian: How to Fix The Syrian Mess

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Rik Schneider

Source:The National Interest I think I found an issue where I agree with Senator John McCain on. Someone who when it comes to foreign policy we rarely agree on anything. It is about Syria where four years ago I believe … Continue reading →

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Foreign Affairs: Michael T. Klare: ‘Hard Power, Soft Power & Energy Power’

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Erik Schneider

  “The debate over whether U.S. interests abroad are better served by hard power—coercive means such as military force—or soft power—less aggressive means of persuasion, such as diplomacy, economic aid, and propaganda—is perennial. Since becoming president, Barack Obama has emphasized … Continue reading →

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RAND: Christopher S. Chivvis: Libya, The Somalia on The Mediterranean?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by kireschneider

Source:RAND Corporation Unlike the War in Iraq, America and Europe went into the Libya and knocked out the Gadaffi Regime and let the Libyan rebels take over to try to build their own government and society for the people. Iraq … Continue reading →

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Brookings Institution: William Galston: The American People to its Leaders: Ground Troops Against ISIS & a Stronger National Defense

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Erik Schneider

Source:Brookings Institution I think its pretty clear about what we’ve learned in the last thirteen-years or so in our Middle East adventures. That if you try to defend and govern a country that won’t do that for themselves, then they’ll … Continue reading →

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Brookings Institution: Martin S. Indyk: ‘A Return to The Middle Eastern Great Game’

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Erik Schneider

Source:Brookings Institution– with a look at the Middle East. “There is no place in the world today where chaos is more prevalent and the reestablishment of order more critical than the Middle East. The “great game” between rival great powers … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: Shadi Hamid- ‘France’s False Choice: Can Islam and Liberalism Coexist?’

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The Atlantic– Middle Easterners in France. “The impressive and inspiring show of solidarity at France’s unity march on January 11—which brought together millions of people and more than 40 world leaders—was not necessarily a sign of good things to come. … Continue reading →

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Hoover Institution: Karl W. Eikenberry: A Grand Strategy For Failed States

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Rik Schneider

Source:Hoover Institution Here’s my definition of a failed state. A state that can’t defend itself even against domestic threats whether the government is a good peaceful responsible government, or an authoritarian regime with a bad human rights record. That would … Continue reading →

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Foreign Affairs: Bilal Y. Saab: ‘Saudi Arabia’s Way Forward’

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Erik Schneider

Source:Foreign Affairs– the King of Saudi Arabia. “King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz will be remembered for his relatively reformist mindset and bold foreign policy initiatives. But the Saudi leader’s passing will have little to no impact on the Kingdom’s future, … Continue reading →

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