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January 18, 2013

United States
You Might Have Missed: Mali, Cyberwar, and "Zero Option" in Afghanistan

Tony Capaccio, “Iran’s Cyber Threat Potential Great, U.S. General Says,” Bloomberg News, January 17, 2013. Iran’s developing ability to launch cyber attacks will make it “a force to be reckoned with…

Chinook

May 20, 2017

United States
Ten More Vietnam War Movies

Two years ago I posted my picks for the "Top Ten Vietnam War Movies." As I noted earlier this month, whenever you post a list you are inviting people to point out what you missed. Since today is the …

Quiet American Set

December 9, 2009

Europe and Eurasia
Eurozone Sovereign Risk

Fitch Ratings downgrade of Greek government debt has raised concerns about sovereign default risk. Within the Eurozone these concerns are particularly relevant because countries cannot print money …

2009.12.9.EuroDeficits

May 17, 2012

Trade
Morning Brief: Debt Ceiling Battle Looms

Reuters discusses yesterday’s White House meeting, where President Obama and Speaker Boehner argued over what provisions could be attached to the next debt limit increase, expected in early 2013. Boe…

President Obama, Speaker John Boehner, and House Democratic Leader Pelosi meet to discuss the debt ceiling in July 2011. (Larry Downing/Courtesy Reuters)

May 4, 2017

United States
Eleven More Classic Vietnam War Protest Songs

Two years ago, I posted my picks for "The Twenty Best Vietnam Protest Songs." I compiled the list as part of a series of posts commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the first U.S. combat troops a…

Mick Jagger featured in the 1970 documentary, "Gimme Shelter." (Photo : Reuters)