Peace Picks|February 2-8

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Syria’s Tragedy, Our Lessons| March 2, 2020 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | CSIS | Register Here The CSIS…

Stevenson’s army, February 29

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An agreement has been signed; many difficult steps to follow.  NYT analysis. U.S., analyst of military contractors wonders whether they…

Missing in action

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2020 marks the ninth year after Gadhafi’s ouster. On February 24, the Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on “Solving…

Retreat from Afghanistan

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The United States has decided to retreat from Afghanistan, promising a complete withdrawal within 14 months if the Taliban keep…

Comeuppance

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President Trump yesterday called the corona virus Covid-19 a Democratic hoax and bragged about a false number of (relatively few)…

Stevenson’s army, February 28

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- WaPo explains Trump administration disinvestment in pandemic capability in recent years.- Putin or Erdogan? How will Trump choose on…

Dodik is a liar

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Delvin Kovač, Vijesti.ba journalist, asked questions. I replied: A: Mr. Milorad Dodik accused you yesterday at the press conference by…

Iranian parliamentary “elections”

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February 21 marked the 11th Iranian parliamentary election. The Wilson Center hosted an event After Parliamentary Elections: Iran’s Political Future…

Big trouble

4 years ago

No one should minimize the health impact of COVID-19, the corona virus originating in Wuhan, China. It is spreading rapidly…

Stevenson’s army, February 26

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- WSJ notes the return and buildup of US forces in Saudi Arabia.- Some anti-JCPOA Senators are discussing a new…