Monthly Archives: July 2015

Just what is Turkey up to?

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Just what is Turkey up to? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller) 28 July 2015 Turkish policies towards the Middle East have been in wild oscillation over the past many weeks, even months. Ankara has now finally and begrudgingly initiated military action against ISIS in cooperation with the US. But it has also initiated air attacks against […]

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Can Washington meet Iran’s Deepest Challenge—to US Hegemony in the Middle East?

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 Can Washington meet Iran’s Deepest Challenge—to US Hegemony in the Middle East? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 21 July 2015 Comments abound on Obama’s achievement in reaching an agreement with Iran on nuclear issues. For a predictable minority it’s not an achievement at all but a terrible setback. Most criticism focuses on the challenge of possible […]

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Defeating ISIS by Talking to It?

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Defeating ISIS by Talking to It? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 13 July 2015 I can’t believe that I’ve been outflanked on the Progressive Left by Fareed Zakaria! Hints of negotiation with ISIS! http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-talking-to-terrorists-is-the-only-way-to-defeat-them/2015/07/09/c94a83c8-266f-11e5-aae2-6c4f59b050aa_story.html I’ve got a lot of respect for Zakaria—he generally works within the outer limits of the establishment envelope—just enough to nudge along […]

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