Tag Archives: Syria

A Fatal Disconnect

Posted on August 28, 2013 by nathanalbright

Given the bellicose language coming out of our normally milquetoast Secretary of State, the former junior senator from the state of Massachusetts, it seems quite possible that the United States will be involved in a foreign conflict with Syria as … Continue reading →

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The Enemy Of My Enemy Is Not Necessarily My Friend

Posted on August 8, 2012 by nathanalbright

For a variety of reasons, the subject of friendship and coalition building is often on my mind. There are ultimately two different motivations for building coalitions–out of a common identity and common interests and a common worldview or out of … Continue reading →

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War Is Not A Game

Posted on June 20, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is at least moderately significant that war games are going on right now in Syria, a nation whose regime is unstable (and that is putting it rather charitably) between Syria and three other nations: Russia, China, and Iran. This … Continue reading →

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The African Union And The Arab League

Posted on August 27, 2011 by nathanalbright

The recent apparent flight of Gaddafi from Tripoli, though not the end of the conflict between the rebel forces and his regime, signifies a new stage where the rebel forces will not have to transition into a functioning government in … Continue reading →

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