Category Archives: Foreign Policy

Daybreak In Burma

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mash

It has been a brutal night in Burma. Yesterday the Burmese military killed nine of its own citizens. Overnight the military attacked monks in their monasteries – many have been beaten and carried away. Aung San Suu Kyi, the embodiment … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 2 Comments

Casus Belli

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Mash

Today the Democrats in the Senate, led by Joseph Lieberman, laid the groundwork for war with Iran. They passed a "sense of the Senate" resolution that will pave the way for war with Iran: It is the sense of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iran | 3 Comments

Army Begins Crackdown In Burma

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Mash

After the army deployed across the country yesterday and moved Aung San Suu Kyi from her home to a notorious prison, the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters has begun in Burma: Burmese police have used batons to beat back protesters including … Continue reading →

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Coming To America

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh] Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed, the civilian face of Bangladesh’s military government, has arrived in America. For the first time in sixteen years Bangladesh will be represented at the UN General Assembly by an unelected technocrat. While Dr. … Continue reading →

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Islamists Battle Cats

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Mash

[Welcome Crooks & Liars readers. Please consider supporting the campaign for release of the 23-year old cartoonist Arifur Rahman by adding the "Free Arifur Rahman" badge that is on the sidebar to your own blog. Thank you for spreading the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Islam, Media | 14 Comments