Tag "George W. Bush"
ISIS feeds on Iraq’s political instability and oil
Iraq needs to immediately accomplish major, comprehensive development projects in order to finally establish a stable and viable Iraqi state.
Iraq reimagined: An alternative history of Saddam Hussein and the Arab Spring
This piece imagines an Iraq where Saddam Hussein was still in power in 2016. What if President Bush had allowed his red line to be crossed? How would Saddam’s response
Lessons from the South Carolina GOP primary
Exactly one week after the GOP debate in the Palmetto State, South Carolinians headed to the polls Saturday for the nation’s ‘First in the South’ GOP primary. He’s a winner
Republican debate serves up fresh attacks, but impact is unclear
There was no shortage of fireworks as Republican Presidential candidates came together in Greenville, South Carolina Saturday night for the GOP’s ninth primary debate. Though ‘only’ six candidates remain, there
What to expect from Obama’s AUMF request against ISIL
The White House submitted a draft joint resolution to Congress requesting a three-year authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Relisting will push North Korea towards Russian alliance
In early November 2014, North Korea exhibited a hint of good-will by releasing two American prisoners, Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller. This was an enigmatic gesture, but it lit a
Why you should cherish Yellen’s academic background
A look at new Fed chair Janet Yellen’s academic background offers interesting insights into Obama’s pick for America’s top financial position. Robin Harding summarized the situation that Janet Yellen, President Obama’s
Legitimising Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Afghanistan rarely enters the news cycle these days. However, for those privy and indeed willing to locate news outside the omnipresent U.S. market, an interesting story is developing in Doha,
