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The Other Nuclear Conference
bomb squads without technology
David Remmicks “Bridge” to Obama
Mr. Remnick seemed particularly interested in Mr. Obama as “shape-shifter,” how “Obama could change styles without relinquishing his genuineness.”
Mclatchy nukes and spooks
FORKED TONGUE DIPLOMACY Sunday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates made the rounds on the Sunday morning shoes to talk about, among other things, the United States’ newfound respect and admiration for Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Clinton called Karzai a “reliable partner.” Now this may perplex you, dear reader, as …
Does America Bully its Allies
It is more dangerous to be America’s friend than to be her enemy.
Will China be a reponsible global leader
If China, in the name of national sovereignty, does not buy into the international system, it becomes hard to argue that this system exists.
Wikileaks sanctuary for whistleblowers of classified material
Who’s Behind WikiLeaks? 2010 Listen to the Story Talk of the Nation Guest: Clint Hendler, staff writer, Columbia Journalism Review April 8, 2010 A 2007 classified U.S. military video showing a U.S. Army helicopter crew shooting civilians on a Baghdad street was released on Monday. The organization that publicized the video is called The Sunshine …
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Populist Backlash Pressing Obama on China Showdown
Patience with China is growing shorter on the eve of a critical meeting between Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao next week in Washington.
Public Knowledge Requires Internet Neutrality
The little guys, depriving them of channels to reach their public, and about protecting the cartel of big media organizations who are threatened by the development of the public internet. And it stinks from the head down.”
Israeli Intelligence are on Facebook as Spies
By Jon Donnison In a busy internet cafe in the centre of Gaza City, lots of people, mostly young, are typing and clicking away. Some of them are engrossed in the world of Facebook. “I use it 10 hours a day,” says Mohammed who owns the shop. “I have over 200 Facebook friends.” But Hamas, …