The results of the so-called “Arab Spring” have permanently changed the landscape of Middle-Eastern politics, and it’s not over yet.  There is little doubt that  popular uprisings  will continue in Syria and Yemen, and will undoubtedly spread to other places, such as Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.   Each of the uprisings have resulted from different sets of circumstances, although all of them have been fueled  primarily by unemployed (or underemployed) youth, who have effectively used technology to communicate with one another and to coordinate their efforts.  Without modern computer and communications …

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While most of the long-suffering population of North Korea went hungry, and while they were sitting in the dark in their government provided, barracks-style apartments, ailing dictator Kim Jong-Il threw a giant party for the country’s  elite.  The celebrations included a massive military parade,  intended to show off North Korea’s latest weaponry (primarily Russian made), and lots of goose-stepping soldiers, dressed up in their finest uniforms.  Even the foreign press was invited to attend the celebration, although  carefully monitored to ensure nobody  got a glimpse of …

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“Let the games begin”  was the rallying cry made four days ago by top U.S. and South Korean military commanders, as the two nations engaged in high publicized, joint military exercises along Korea’s east coast.  Although the  exercises were touted as routine military drills, the message sent to North Korea was clear and unambiguous; the United States is ready, willing and able to counter any acts of aggression initiated by Pyongyang.   An equally clear message was delivered to South Korea concerning the United States government’s resolve to support …