Monthly Archives: January 2018

Iran Open Thread

What to say?  I asked Babak to send us something on this but thus far not a word.  We will have an open thread on this crisis as well as a number of topical posts. This situation in the streets … Continue reading

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Kim Jong-un’s New Year’s Greetings – TTG

"SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s surprise call on Monday for direct talks with South Korea could drive a wedge into the decades-old alliance between Seoul and Washington, potentially creating a reprieve from months of tensions but also undercutting President … Continue reading

Posted in Korea, TTG | 11 Comments

Auld Lang Syne – 2018

    Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne ? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness … Continue reading

Posted in Ukraine Crisis, Whatever | 6 Comments