This story is far from the best I have seen on a growing problem for the US-Karzai in Afghanistan. Regardless, it worth noting the following: Karzai has become a profound problem for the US given the strategy moving forward-a combination of military and diplomatic moves-intended to stabilize a most unstable government. It has become increasingly clear that Karzai thinks he owns the entire country and can do with it what he wants. Not so, nor will it remain as such for long. His ... More »

Note: Col. Larry Wilkerson was Sec State Powell's Chief of Staff and in a position to have direct knowledge of the Gitmo problem. This story is unsurprising, but disturbing. While Congressional Testimony and depositions of DOJ, State and DOD officials provide a compelling body of information, only a handful of GITOM prisoners were involved with al Qaeda/terrorism. Col Wilkerson;s testimony on the facts of Gitmo are above reproach as is he. 9-11 was a terrible day, but “any ... More »

Political Analysis- This plane crash has serious consequences for Poland on a number of levels. A power vacuum exists as the core of leaders-both civilian and military-died in the crash. Of immediate concern are constitutional questions that will determine the state of internal stability. International problems loom large because of this disaster. Poland's NATO ties have clearly been disquieting for Russia since their formation. The question of locating American ballistic ... More »

Although Mike Moore is a loose cannon, Larry Wilkerson is likely one of the most credible sources-period. The spin on this article is typical Moore: Waste the source and interject your personal-less than well informed views-but he get credited for talking with the right person in Wilkerson. The seminal moment in the Bush tenure is 9-13: The date of the first NSC meeting where Rumsfeld told Bush that although the attack was formulated in Afghanistan, invading Iraq was a better idea. ... More »

The situation is foreboding as the new PM must form a coalition government. Allawi is less likely than the present PM- contesting the election's outcome-to lead Iraq down a path toward theocracy. He was the only person who ran that is not tied to Iran. Allawi will try to form a more secular, moderate government with Sunnis and other non-religious elements. While he has downsides, Al Malki and the others would have been a bigger challenge. This relationship going forward will ... More »

A member's-only club? This man is shameless and filled with only ill intent. If he believes that climate change isn't real he should take a trip to the North or South Pole. You can visit the North on a cruise ship during the summer. The south is a little harder, but there is clear evidence from NASA which shows that Polar Ice is melting at a furious pace. No climate change, Rush? Wait till the summer temperatures start hitting 120. It is worth noting his "experts" are the very ... More »

This article points to a growing tread with terrorist groups. Decentralizing cells and compartment planning for each constituents a major strategy change in their violent campaign to affect political change. They are only making changes that are wise given their adversaries way of doing business.. The warfare strategist, Sun Tzu would applaud their efforts to make these alterations. The good new about terrorism is chance of a successful attack is is very low.. In the larger ... More »

India is courting both Russia and the US-wise diplomacy-to purchase weapons and support for indigenous defense industries. This has become a vexing problem in recent years- one with long-term ramifications. As indicated, China cannot ignore this ongoing situation and the US is defiantly “in the room” as a major player. This relationship is complex and its drivers as not as clear as they were puts India in a strong position.. No matter, India is aiding Russia in developing a ... More »