Category Archives: Foreign Policy

The Civil War That Is Yesterday’s News

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Mash

Zeyad writes from Baghdad: I’ve been stuck at my aunt’s house in Adhamiya since Sunday night. If you had followed the news, you would have learned by now that Adhamiya, which is the largest Sunni district in Baghdad, is witnessing … Continue reading →

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Do You Know This Man?

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Mash

He may not have an American Express card but he does have a police badge. Apart from his wonderful facial expression, he enjoys beating up journalists and old men, likes wearing cool sunglasses, and has a taste for berets. He … Continue reading →

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Why Is This Man Smiling?

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Mash

On December 20, 1983 President Reagan’s special envoy, Donald Rumsfeld, met with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to foster closer ties between the two nations. On the agenda was how best to counter Iran and how to find alternate routes for … Continue reading →

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Fact-Checking Newsweek

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Mash

In the latest article entitled "Anatomy of a Revolt" from Newsweek, Evan Thomas and John Barry attribute a quote incorrectly to General Zinni: The old generals can be quite biting about Rumsfeld; retired Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni wrote an op-ed … Continue reading →

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The Tip Of The Spear

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Mash

Ambassador Richard Holbrooke writes today in The Washington Post that the six retired generals who have publicly called for the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld are likely speaking for their colleagues who are still in the military: First, it is clear … Continue reading →

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