Showing posts with label Diplomacy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diplomacy. Show all posts
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Obama Foreign Policy to Include "America Houses"
Here's a great post from the ladies at "Whirled View" detailing possible foreign policy approaches of the new Administration. One of the initiatives discussed by Clinton will involve more "America Houses" overseas, particularly in the Arab World.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
William Fallon, Jim Hightower, and the Week in Review
Three great shows from OnPointRadio.
1. A Discussion about Admiral William Fallon.
2. An Interview with Jim Hightower. Hightower is awesome.... He has made my truthtellers list at least once.
3. A Review of the Weeks Events.
1. A Discussion about Admiral William Fallon.
2. An Interview with Jim Hightower. Hightower is awesome.... He has made my truthtellers list at least once.
3. A Review of the Weeks Events.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Folly of Attacking Iran - Lessons From History
Hands on buzzers, for 500 points: this democratic leader was overthrown in 1953 by a US-organized coup in retaliation for nationalizing oil resources previously controlled by the British.
Who is Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh?
If you’re a little rusty on the history of U.S.-Iran relations, here’s a 6-minute video review:
If more Americans knew about this history, could our leaders blather on about supporting freedom and democracy in the Middle East they way they do? Would news media take them seriously if they did so? Would American pundits be so cavalier about the idea of bombing Iran, in flagrant violation of international law? Could people make fun of Senator Barack Obama for supporting real diplomacy with Iran and get away with it?
I don’t claim that it would be impossible for U.S. politicians to talk about bombing Iran if “every schoolboy knew” what the United States did in Iran in 1953. But surely it would be more difficult.
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Learn more about "The Folly of Attacking Iran Tour". See the Speakers List.
Originally Posted at JustForeignPolicy.org
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Learn about efforts by Senator Dianne Feinstein and other members of Congress to push for a policy of diplomacy with Iran instead of military brinksmanship.
Related Posts
John McCain Would Take Aim At Iran
The Parallels Between Pakistan and Iran - How U.S. support for another dictatorship eventually led to political and military disaster.
Who is Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh?
If you’re a little rusty on the history of U.S.-Iran relations, here’s a 6-minute video review:
If more Americans knew about this history, could our leaders blather on about supporting freedom and democracy in the Middle East they way they do? Would news media take them seriously if they did so? Would American pundits be so cavalier about the idea of bombing Iran, in flagrant violation of international law? Could people make fun of Senator Barack Obama for supporting real diplomacy with Iran and get away with it?
I don’t claim that it would be impossible for U.S. politicians to talk about bombing Iran if “every schoolboy knew” what the United States did in Iran in 1953. But surely it would be more difficult.
Share the Video
Learn more about "The Folly of Attacking Iran Tour". See the Speakers List.
Originally Posted at JustForeignPolicy.org
________________________
Learn about efforts by Senator Dianne Feinstein and other members of Congress to push for a policy of diplomacy with Iran instead of military brinksmanship.
Related Posts
John McCain Would Take Aim At Iran
The Parallels Between Pakistan and Iran - How U.S. support for another dictatorship eventually led to political and military disaster.
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