Losing Lebanon

Violence has shaken Lebanon as Hezbollah, backed by Iran, resists efforts by the nation's pro-western government to weaken its power.

The Bush administration's Middle East policy of confrontation, of trying to isolate opponents, is in tatters. In particular, the administration's resistance to peace talks between Israel and Syria has only served to strengthen Iran. And time is working in Teheran's favor. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala

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Mark Monday
3.9
by Mark Monday - Oct. 1, 2008

Thoughtful, balanced but pointed -- this is worth reading and remembering as things go along. Some would disagree whether there 10 minutes left on the peace clock; some would suspect 10 seconds is more like it. Time enough for one Hail Mary pass from your own five yard line.

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