Monthly Archives: February 2009

Kindle and Beyond

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

I think there is a reading revolution starting up and devices that enable portable reading of e-books are what the revolution is made of. Statistics may prove me wrong when wielded by one of our readers, but my impression is … Continue reading →

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“On the Edge” Paul Krugman

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

"…Washington has lost any sense of what’s at stake — of the reality that we may well be falling into an economic abyss, and that if we do, it will be very hard to get out again. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 52 Comments

An “A” Team for Iran – Ignatius

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

"My nominees are Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft, former national security advisers for Presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush, respectively. They would elevate the Iran mission, connecting it to the tradition of bipartisan strategic thinking that shaped America's role … Continue reading →

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Would the US Defend Iraq’s Airspace?

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

"The second agreement is a long-term "strategic framework" the administration has said will establish "cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and security fields." A "statement of principles" that Bush and Maliki signed in December said the framework, which they plan … Continue reading →

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National Journal Blog This Week

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

http://security.nationaljournal.com/2009/02/reforming-intelligence.php#1273753 pl

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Daschle should withdraw.

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

"Former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, said he is "deeply embarrassed and disappointed by the errors that required me to amend my tax returns," in a letter dated Monday to the senior Democrat and Republican on the Senate … Continue reading →

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“Cast Lead” failed.

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Michael Chevalier

"Gaza militants launched rockets and mortar shells into southern Israel on Sunday, wounding three Israelis, drawing a threat of "disproportionate" retaliation from the prime minister and further straining a cease-fire that ended Israel's Gaza offensive. The flare-up in violence came … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 29 Comments