Monthly Archives: July 2006

Israel Looks For An Exit

Posted on July 28, 2006 by Mash

Ehud Olmert’s two-week misadventure in Lebanon is coming to a close. The unexpected ambush in the town of Bint Jbeil and the shelling of the UN observation post may have become catalysts for a draw down of the conflict. These … Continue reading →

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As The Poodle Scratches

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Mash

    As the Bush Administration rushes more bombs to the Middle East before those pesky peaceniks force a ceasefire, it appears that the Poodle just discovered that it is a poodle: British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has protested to … Continue reading →

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Why The Middle East Crisis Matters

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Mash

Today Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki met with President Bush at the White House. Tomorrow evening he is to address a joint session of Congress. The Democratic leadership in the Senate are up in arms because Maliki has  condemned the … Continue reading →

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The Balance Of World Opinion

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Mash

    [Hat tip: Beezer]

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Israel’s Strategic Blunder

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Mash

Israel has embarked on a war that it cannot win. In spite of its overwhelming military firepower Israel is destined to lose this war. In losing this war Israel will have damaged its deterrence capability irrevocably. Thomas Friedman of The … Continue reading →

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