Monthly Archives: August 2007

Bangladesh: Murder And Consequence

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Mash

The following post was published today at E-Bangladesh, a group blog and news and analysis site focusing on Bangladesh. From time to time, I will cross-post my posts on Bangladesh there. The site promises to feature a diverse group of … Continue reading →

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The Surge By The Numbers

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Mash

The public relations campaign ahead of the Surgin’ General’s report this September has been fierce. The White House and its surrogates have been beating the drums about the military successes of the "surge". Those who are opposed to Mr. Bush’s … Continue reading →

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After The Flood

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Mash

Rivers are the life blood of Bangladesh. Two of the world’s mightiest rivers come together at the heart of Bangladesh to form a massive delta that opens into the Bay of Bengal to the south. To the north lies the world’s … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Way Forward In Iraq

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Mash

From the outset of the Iraq invasion the Bush Administration has acted as a force of instability in Iraq. Continued American presence in Iraq will only add to further instability. The smart kids in Washington are warning against a "precipitous … Continue reading →

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Tortured By The Bangladesh Military

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Mash

In May I wrote about the abduction of Bangladeshi journalist, and fellow blogger, Tasneem Khalil by the Bangladeshi military. Tasneem was picked up in the middle of the night for daring to criticize the military that had taken control of Bangladesh … Continue reading →

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