David Rothkopf's Blog, page 76

U.N. Chief Warns Military Strikes in Iraq May Backfire

You Can’t Handle The Truth

Sebastian Junger’s new documentary shows war as it really is: mundane and hero-less. Will anyone want to watch it?

Reading Between the Teleprompter Lines

What Obama was really thinking during his Iraq remarks.

ISIS's Road to Baghdad

Following a string of military victories, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham is approaching Baghdad.

Iran Is the Problem, Not the Solution

The White House is mulling whether Tehran can help it defeat the jihadi threat in Iraq. But a U.S.-Iran alliance would be a disaster for Washington and the Middle East.

Keep Calm and Carry Them Elsewhere

An independent Scotland would evict the United Kingdom’s nuclear force. So, then, what would Britain do with its 225 weapons?

No Passage Through the Alps

For Switzerland’s stars, playing in France is a big non-non.

How Maliki Ruined Iraq

Not long ago, stability and security in Iraq
seemed possible. Maliki's corruption shattered any hope of that.

Obama Ramps Up Spying on ISIS, Paving the Way for Possible Airstrikes

Obama Sending Advisors to Iraq, Leaves Door Open for Airstrikes