The BBC and the 'Jewish Lobby'

The BBC recently referred to the "Israel lobby" as the "Jewish lobby" in discussing its influence on US foreign policy, serving to reinforce the stereotype of the controlling power of "the Jew."

Euro Lies and Italy's Crisis

According to a new report, Helmut Kohl lied to the German people about Italy’s EU viability. Is that union now headed for divorce?

Misremembering Christopher Hitchens

The renowned author deserved a memorial service that honored all of his political commitments, especially his support for the Iraq War, and not just those favored by the left.

Mexico's Anonymous Violence

After the discovery of 49 mutilated bodies in a Mexican city yesterday, it is important for the victims' families that officials and the public don't hastily stigmatize these crimes as drug-related before any kind of investigation.

MENA Transitions

Government Speak

May 16, 2012
May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012

Syria Crisis

Think Tank Research

The Stimson Center. United States. 16 May 2012
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. India. 16 May 2012
Council on Foreign Relations. United States. 16 May 2012
Council on Foreign Relations. United States. 14 May 2012
Hudson Institute. United States. 14 May 2012