Monthly Archives: January 2009

Richard Cohen is a propagandist.

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

"Conventional wisdom says that when Israel went into Lebanon in 2006, it lost that war. Hezbollah stood up to the mighty Israeli army; Israel could not muzzle Hezbollah’s rockets. That may not be the way Hezbollah sees things, however. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Media | 24 Comments

“Is Israel a Worthwhile Ally?” National Journal

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

The National Journal national security expert blog has an interesting and sensitive question "up" this week. They are asking if Israel is a worthwhile ally for the United States.  For some reason the NJ chose to ask me and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 34 Comments

Questions on Gaza

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

Assuming (for the moment) that Israel is serious in its statments that the purpose of its war with Hamas is not the destruction of Hamas but rather the ending of rocket and mortar fIre into Israel, then the conclusion is … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, The Military Art | 45 Comments

Video of Fordham Torture talk

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

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Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 2 Comments

Showdown in Gaza

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

The Israelis are now "across the wire." It is hard to see how they can profit from this effort against Hamas.  They have gambled "the ranch" on this roll of the iron dice.  They have never been good at long … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 18 Comments

Flash! US announces its demands at Gaza!

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

Condoleeza Rice came out of the West Wing this morning to announce that no cease fire at Gaza would be "acceptable" to the US unless it results in a basic change in the situation with regard to Hamas’ firing into … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 28 Comments

Why are the Obamas staying at the Hay-Adams?

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

The president-elect is coming to town and until the 15th he is staying in a hotel a block and a half from the White House and about the same distance from Blair House (the presidential guest house) Why? Republicans are … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 15 Comments

New Years Day Roundup

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

Some Thoughts Gaza – From available information it appears that Israel has decided to assault areas in Gaza with ground troops.  To that end the IDF has been moving forces into assembly areas near the border.  Available photography shows vehicles … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 38 Comments