Category Archives: Foreign Policy

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 →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Torture | 9 Comments

A Whole Lot Of Fretting Over Pakistan

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Mash

The Washington Post today carries an article entitled (at least on its homepage) "Pakistani Immigrants Fret Over Fate of Homeland". Not to be outdone, the New York Times has its own article about Pakistan entitled "Al Qaeda Threatens; U.S. Frets". … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Islam, Terrorism | 5 Comments

Saving The Presidency From The President

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Mash

William Kristol continues to peddle his delusion today in the Washington Post. Kristol thinks that George W Bush will be remembered as a successful president. He cites "progress" in Iraq: The fact is that military progress on the ground in … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 3 Comments

Senator Lugar’s Landmark Speech on Iraq

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Mash

On the Senate floor today, Senator Richard Lugar, Republican of Indiana, delivered the speech that may signal the beginning of the end of the American occupation of Iraq: Mr. President, I rise today to offer observations on the continuing involvement … Continue reading →

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Mohiuddin AKM Ahmed Deported To Bangladesh

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Mash

Convicted murderer Mohiuddin AKM Ahmed was deported from the United States and arrived in Bangladesh today. Mohiuddin’s arrival in Bangladesh was front page news in every Bangladeshi paper: After leading a fugitive life of nine years in the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Immigration, Terrorism | 13 Comments