David Rothkopf's Blog, page 58

The Last Great Myth About Egypt

Cairo
has never been a mediator between Israel and Palestine -- and today's regime
actually benefits from the Gaza invasion.

A Time of Unprecedented Instability?

A conversation with Zbigniew Brzezinski on today's worldwide turmoil, overstating Iran's near-term nuclear threat, and why a return to global order may rest on the relationship between the United States and China.

India's NGO Backlash

India prides itself on its respect for democratic values. So why are civil society groups under attack?

NDU: An investigation, MPs at the door, sudden leave and command climate Qs

The eternal BS of higher headquarters: An example from German pilots in 1940

Two Key Congress Ministers Resign in India; U.S. Drone Strike in North Waziristan; Afghan Electoral Audit Stalls and Resumes

U.N. Calls for Cease-Fire As Violence Escalates Between Israel and militants in Gaza

FP's Situation Report: John Kerry is headed to Egypt for cease-fire talks; MH17 crash site in chaos; Dutch experts finally gain access; Wendy Anderson is headed to Africa; Slow going for Afghanistan’s election audit; and a bit more.

Is Iran About to Lash Out at Its Dissidents?

Putin Under Pressure to Make Separatists Give up Crash Site