Chinese technology firms are increasingly competing with US ones in major Middle Eastern markets, escalating technology-related US national security concerns. London (Special to Informed Comment; […]
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Japan Nuclear Threat, Libya Oil Crisis, Highlight Need for Renewable Energy
Fears over possible nuclear reactor meltdowns have complicated Japan’s attempt to recover from the tsunami that hit northern prefectures on Friday. Japan, which has no […]
More on Arab League Call for a Libya No-Fly Zone
Aljazeera English reports on the Arab League’s call for the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone on Libya. Most sources are calling the […]
Arab League Requests UNSC to Impose No-Fly Zone
The Arab League has indeed called for the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya. It is also moving to recognize […]
Arab League May support No-Fly Zone, as Qaddafi Retakes Territory
On Saturday morning, wire services are reporting that the Arab League has decided to back a no-fly zone over Libya. Earlier reports indicated divisions in […]
Earthquake/Tsunami reminds us of Futility of War
Every once in a while, amidst our petty wars and squabbles with each other, Nature reminds us that the real threat to humankind comes from […]
Rebels Hold out in Zawiya, Eastern Ra’s Lanuf as Libyan Civil War Unfolds
I just want to signal that some caution is in order about reading the military and political situation in Libya. Muammar Qaddafi’s counter-attacks are creating […]
King’s Nixonian Hearings against American Muslims
Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY)’s hearings on the alleged ‘radicalization’ of American Muslims are an affront to the brave Middle Eastern Muslims who have, during […]
Qaddafi’s Scorched Earth Policy, at Home and Abroad
Muammar Qaddafi is still trying to play the al-Qaeda card, arguing that his murderous regime is what stands between Europe and the emigration to it […]
Pirio: Military Offensive against Al Shabaab in Somalia
Gregory Alonso Pirio writes in a guest column for Informed Comment: With the world’s eyes riveted to the unfolding civil conflict in Libya, little notice […]
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