Trump Administration Admits 2018 Elections Are Vulnerable To More Russian Interference
Administration officials are admitting that it’s likely that Russia will try to interfere in the midterm elections just as it did in 2016, but they don’t seem inclined to do anything about it.
The FARC Makes the Official Transition to Political Party
A key step in the Colombian peace process.
Joe Lieberman For F.B.I Director?
For some reason, Joe Lieberman is apparently the front-runner to replace James Comey at the F.B.I.
A “Republic v. Democracy” Lexicon
Concepts, basic applications, and even a bibliography! Merry Festivus, everyone.
Mitt Romney Said To Be Top Contender For Secretary Of State
Mitt Romney and Donald Trump became bitter rivals for the soul of the GOP in 2016, but Romney appears to be at the top of Trump’s list for the nation’s top diplomat.
Colombia’s Vote for Peace
Today Colombians got to the polls to vote in a plebiscite on the FARC peace accord.
One Major Step Closer to Peace in Colombia
The final major piece of the negotiations between the FARC and the Colombian government appears to be in place.
The Horror of War and the Challenge of Peace in Colombia
If Colombia makes peace, the post-conflict era will be rife with challenges.
New Report Finds Widespread Failures At The Secret Service
A new report finds that the problems at the Secret Service are far deeper than previously known.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Opens The Door To Marijuana Legalization
A decision from Mexico’s Supreme Court has opened the door to legalization of marijuana south of the border, but it’s likely to proceed much slower than in the United States or Canada.
Background on the FARC (and Remembering the FARC’s Terrible, Horrible, no Good, very Bad Year+)
The seeds of the current peace deal date back to 2007-2008 (plus some longer-term background notes).
Major Step Forward for Colombian Peace Process
Peace between the FARC and the Colombian state appears nigh.
Marriage Equality Is Coming To Mexico
Thanks largely to a series of court decisions, same-sex marriage is effectively legal in all of Mexico.
Questions About Foreign Donations To Clinton Foundation Could Dog Hillary’s Campaign
New allegations regarding foreign government donations to the Clinton Foundation seem likely to become a campaign issue.
US-Latin American Relations
Some thoughts on a column by Roger Noriega on the Obama administration and Latin America,
Another Secret Service Breach Put Armed Man With Criminal Record In Elevator With Obama
The security lapses at the Secret Service just continue to mount.
White House Fence Jumper Got Deep Inside The Building
Last week’s security breach just became a lot more serious.
The New York Times Endorses Marijuana Legalization
The Grey Lady sees the light on a major part of the War On Drugs.
Just How Bad Was Security At Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service?
Apparently, the security at Tuesday’s memorial for Nelson Mandela was so lax as to be nearly non-existent.
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