An Intelligence Failure In The Middle East?
Some in Washington are claiming the intelligence community missed the warning signs of unrest in Tunisia and Egypt in what looks like little more than an effort to create scapegoats if things go wrong.
Rand Paul Is Right: End Welfare To Israel, And The Rest Of The World
The debate over Senator Rand Paul’s proposed $500 billion spending cut plan has focused almost exclusively on one issue, and one nation.
Transatlantic Plane Wars
European subsidies have given Airbus a competitive advantage over America’s Boeing in commercial aircraft salesboein. The reverse is true on military aircraft.
Obama Administration Discussing Plans For Mubarak’s Departure
The end game in Egypt may be beginning.
Kenneth Cole’s Cairo Tweet
Kenneth Cole used a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Cairo protests to promote its new spring collection.
Violence Continues To Rage In Cairo
Egypt entered a second day of chaos with all signs pointing to things getting worse before they get better.
White House Tells Mubarak: Transition Must Begin Immediately
Today, Egypt seethed with rage, and the United States lost patience with its ally in Cairo.
Hosni Mubarak Pleases Nobody, And Probably Fans The Flames Of Protest
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s speech to the nation tonight seems destined to make the situation worse.
Americans Wealthier Than You Think
How rich is the United States? Our poor are richer than the richest in India.
Why American News Networks Stink
Al Jazeera English is kicking the butts of the American news networks on the Egypt story. Why?
The Coverage of Egypt and the Fundamental Deficiencies of News in the US
The coverage of Egypt shows an over-reliance on pundits and an under-reliance on actual experts.
Egyptians Upset With U.S. Response To Crisis
The United States is facing a serious public relations problem among the Egyptian people.
Republican Congressman: We Must Stand Behind Our Friend, The Dictator Mubarak
One Republican Congressman is calling on President Obama to stand firmly behind our “friend” in Cairo, even though there’s little evidence we can trust him.
Mohammed El-Baradei: Mubarak Must Go, U.S. Is Disappointing Egyptians
Mohammed el-Baradai had harsh words for Hosni Mubarak and the United States when he spoke today from house arrest.
Egypt and the Limits of US Power
The US has limited influence over events in Egypt–something that recent history should underscore (although not everyone appears to understand this fact).
Is Internet Access A Human Right?
The events in Egypt have led some to ask if the mere act of cutting off access to the Internet is, in itself, an human rights violation.
Supporting Democratic Aspirations of All People
The Obama administration’s slow and cautious response to Egypt’s protest was frustrating. And correct.