Marc Lynch's Blog, page 80

Pakistan Launches Military Operation in North Waziristan; High Turnout in Second Round of Afghan Election; Modi Visits Bhutan

The U.S. Considers Talks with Iran on Iraq as Militants Seize Tal Afar

U.N. Peacekeepers to Protect China's Oil interests in South Sudan

FP's Situation Report: Claims of a mass execution in Iraq; Sending in the Marines; Throwing money at the VA; Whistleblowers tried to alert VA: Security ain't the problem in Afg; and a bit more.

The World Cup's Known Unknowns

Even in the Information Age, there are unknown quantities in Brazil.

Just Another Nigerian Scam?

Corruption, fraud, and match-fixing all go together in Africa’s biggest oil pit.

Everyone Agrees Iraq Is In Crisis. Not Everyone Agrees About What To Do About It

Is the Screen About to Go Blank for Argentina's Football Godfather?

With bizarre plans for a new league, Julio Grondona is finally showing his age.

Money Down the Drain: CRS Report Details U.S. Expenses on Iraq

A Week of Surprises in Iraq