Category Archives: Foreign Policy

The Stupidest Thing Ever Uttered By An American President

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Mash

See if you can spot the stupidity: Q But you definitively believe Iran wants to build a nuclear weapon? THE PRESIDENT: I think so long — until they suspend and/or make it clear that they — that their statements aren’t … Continue reading →

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Climate Of Fear

Posted on October 7, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh, Taylor Marsh, Never In Our Names and Daily Kos] When the Bangladesh military took power in a bloody coup in 1975 the takeover was trumpeted as a positive event for the country. The leading English language … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten People Of Burma

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh, Taylor Marsh, Daily Kos and Never In Our Names] Bangladesh has its own illegal immigration problem. The country plays host to approximately 200,000 refugees from the bordering country of Burma. The refugees belong to the Rohingya … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 1 Comment

At The Heritage Foundation

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mash

[U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs John Gastright speaks about the Bush Administration’s strong support of the military government of Bangladesh at the Heritage Foundation on September 28, 2007. He took questions after his speech. The last question is … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Chief Advisor Addresses The UN General Assembly

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mash

On September 27, 2007 the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s military government Fakhruddin Ahmed addressed the United Nations General Assembly (transcript of his speech). It was a disappointing speech. This unelected technocrat, the civilian face of Bangladesh’s military government, chose to speak for … Continue reading →

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