Articles in War
Syrian Conflict is Just Another Religious War
The hawks in Congress are at it again, urging the United States to get involved in yet another civil war in yet another Middle Eastern country, far away from our domestic shores. The country, of course, is Syria, and the most prominent Congressional hawk is none other than John McCain. There is little doubt that the situation in Syria is …
McCain Beats The Drums of War (Again)
The Congressional hawks are once again calling for the United States to take military actions against another country. This time the target of U.S. aggression is Syria, although Iran is not far behind. As could be expected, it’s Senator John McCain that is leading the chorus of Republican voices who see military force as a solution to every conflict that …
Khamenei’s Aggressive Delusion of Power
Once again, the “winds of war” are beginning to gain strength, as international relationships between Iran and the West (including Israel) continue to deteriorate at a rapid pace. There is little doubt that the volatile and vociferous leadership of Iran has made a decision to develop and strengthen their military capabilities, and to pursue an aggressive course of action against …
Golan Heights May Become Another Gaza Strip
Over the last year the very small, but militarily powerful nation of Israel has watched cautiously as its neighbors have struggled with internal rebellions and regime changes. Located in a region of the world that has been known for decades for political instability and volatility, Israel has recently witnessed an unprecedented shuffling of the political deck of cards. As a …
Iran’s Back is Against The Wall
As the first few days of 2012 slide by, there is very little indication that the new year will bring much relief from the political tensions and turmoils that embroil humanity from one side of the globe to the other. The simmering tensions between the religious sects in Iraq continue to heat up, the war between the Taliban and the …
The Lessons in Leaving Iraq
Over the last week the U.S. military officially pulled out of Iraq after almost ten years of war and occupation. The last of the remaining combat troops and equipment were moved across the border to Kuwait, and loaded on board vessels for the trip home to America. There were no triumphant speeches from American politicians, nor were there jubilant celebrations …
The Iranian “Third Reich”
In the early years of the 1930′s, all the signs were present that something extraordinary was going on in Germany. The German people, impoverished by years of economic recession, and angry with the crushing burden of war reparations, began to turn their attentions to a charismatic ex-army corporal from Austria named, Adolph Hitler. Desperate for a strong leader, and willing …
Mutually Assured Annihilation in Middle East?
Over the last year or so the world has witnessed a truly remarkable movement within many countries in the Middle East. It has been a concerted effort by popular uprisings of common citizens to rid themselves of long-standing despots and dictators. The struggle for freedom is far from over, as bloody conflicts and government back assassinations continue in places like …
Obama Administration Scores A Victory in Libya
Today, October 20, 2011, the world can join together with all Libyans in celebrating the demise of Moammar Gadhafi. After a long and bloody struggle, the liberation forces announced that Gadhafi was killed while attempting to escape from the town of Sirte, located in his tribal homeland. Libya‘s Interim Prime Minister, Mahmoud Jibril, also announced that Gadhafi’s sons, Mutassim and …
Afghanistan Conflict Marks Ten Year Anniversity
On Friday, October 7, the United States reached grim milestone. This date marked the ten year anniversary of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan. During this period of time over 1,700 American service men and women have been killed, thousands more have been wounded and maimed, and the cost to the taxpayers has exceeded one trillion dollars. In addition to American …
