White House ‘Strongly Condemns’ Egypt Massacre
The Obama administration has issued a strongly worded statement on this morning’s massacre by the Egyptian government.
Egyptian Forces Massacre Morsi Supporters, Hundreds Dead
Hundreds are dead as Egypt’s military government crack down on supporters of the democratically elected government they ousted.
State Department: Avoid Planet Earth, There Be Terrorists There
Al Qaeda may be up to something, so take no chances.
Egyptian Government Massacres More Peaceful Protestors
The US backed Egyptian government is massacring supporters of the ousted democratically elected government.
U.S. Aid Will Flow To Egypt Despite Coup, Because We Won’t Call It A Coup
Not surprisingly, the United States is not going to place aid to Egypt’s military in legal jeopardy by calling this month’s events a coup.
White House and House of Representatives Clash on Civilian Pay
The two ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are clashing on defense appropriations.
John Kerry Leads America’s Latest Quixotic Quest For Middle East Peace
Secretary of State Kerry becomes the latest American official to wade into the Middle East’s longest lasting quagmire.
Did The Egyptian Military Set Morsi Up To Fail?
Certain aspects of Egyptian civic life have improved rapidly in the wake of the military coup, raising at least some questions about the events leading up to it.
Jay Rosen Retires From Criticizing CNN
The prominent media critic will no longer bother criticizing CNN for not living up to the standards of the profession.
The Tiger or the Tiger: What’s Ahead for Egypt?
There is either a military government or an Islamist one in Egypt’s future.
On The Coup In Egypt And The Future Of Democracy
The events of the last week in Egypt raise a whole host of questions.
John Kerry Boating During Egypt Coup
While the military was ousting Egypt’s democratically elected president, the US Secretary of State was on his yacht.
Reflections On The 4th Of July In Light Of The Coup In Egypt
Yesterday’s coup in Egypt, a day before we celebrate our own independence, reminds us of something else worth celebrating.
Notwithstanding Egypt, Coups Have Become Rare
Military coups used to be far more common than they are today.
Military Coup Underway In Egypt [Update: Morsi Deposed]
if reports are to be believed, there is a coup d’etat underway in Egypt.
Millions Of Egyptians Protest Morsi Regime As Military Sets Deadline For Action
Yesterday saw some of the biggest protests ever to rock Egypt. Where does it go from here?
Egyptian Military Ready To Step Back Into Politics?
The Egyptian military appears to be signalling that its patience for political chaos may be running short.
Arming The Syrian Rebels Not Likely To Accomplish Anything
Arming the Syrian rebels may do nothing more than prolong a seemingly endless war, and pull the United States into a conflict it shouldn’t be involved in.
The American People Want To Stay Out Of Syria
A new poll shows that 62% of Americans oppose American military intervention in Syria’s civil war.
