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Lapdog media learns nothing, beats war drums again

Lapdog media learns nothing, beats war drums again

August 29, 2013 · by Patrick L. Smith · in Articles, Salon

Have we forgotten Judith Miller already? Or Colin Powell at the U.N.? Before attacking Syria, let’s know the truth As of this writing, early Thursday morning, some Syrians are scheduled to pay with their lives for America’s “credibility.” The bombarding…

Syrian Crisis Exposes Obama’s Failed Mideast Policy

Syrian Crisis Exposes Obama’s Failed Mideast Policy

August 26, 2013 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

The U.S. response to the escalating Syria crisis requires more thought than emotion, and it has to reach across the board—to Egypt, to Iran, to the friendly, repressive Saudis and the friendly, repressive emirates, to the antagonizing Russians. In a word,…

The Diminishing Role of the U.S. in the Middle East

The Diminishing Role of the U.S. in the Middle East

December 3, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

You knew something important was afoot when Israel and Hamas, the group that governs the Gaza Strip, agreed to a ceasefire in their missile-trading conflict ten days ago. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not broker this deal, as an…

NATO Flirts With South Africa

NATO Flirts With South Africa

September 24, 1977 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Nation.

Focuses on theories that are being developed to make military ties of North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries with South Africa, acceptable. Factors that are responsible for the interest of western countries in South Africa; Brief information about the Cape Route…

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