Monthly Archives: May 2009

Sounds like a plan… (Iran/Israel)

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Pat Lang

"The Israel Air Force recently staged military exercises between Israel and the British colony of Gibraltar near southern Spain, the French magazine L'Express reported on Saturday. The fact that the drills were held 3,800 kilometers away from Israel "confirms that … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art | 42 Comments

National Journal Blog, 4 May 2009

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Pat Lang

http://security.nationaljournal.com/2009/05/geopolitics-winners-and-losers.php#1326638

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Hilary Clinton for the supreme court?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Pat Lang

I think that would be a terrible idea, not because she would not make a good Justice.  No, I think the real issue is that she is proving to be a capable foreign minister for the United States and I can't … Continue reading →

Posted in government | 18 Comments

The French Navy and the Pirates

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Pat Lang

"French commandos on the frigate Nivose caught 11 suspects some 900 kms (560 miles) off the Somali coast, the French Defence Ministry says. The Nivose is reported to have alerted the Seychelles authorities to help them capture the other three. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 49 Comments

A Clean Sweep for AIPAC

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Israel will find it difficult to attack Iran alone without a "green light" from America, even if it is only implied and if America ostensibly turns a blind eye. But once the moment of truth arrives,it is doubtful Obama would … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 44 Comments

Out of Town

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Pat Lang

Back on Sunday.  pl

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 4 Comments