AltWeeklies Wire
Which Lesser-Known World Crisis Do You Want Obama to Solve First?new
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia could use some attention from the president-elect. Here's what he should do.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
11-12-2008 |
Commentary
Has the Bush Administration Done Enough to Protect Us from Nukes?new
A recent report by the bipartisan Partnership for a Secure America gave the Bush Administration a C for its overall efforts against nuclear terrorism. Reading the report, it's hard not to get the impression that C was a generous grade.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
10-08-2008 |
Commentary
Is the North Korea Nuclear Deal Unraveling?new
Last week, North Korea evicted international nuclear inspectors from its Yongbyon nuclear facility and removed the seals from its nuclear fuel processing equipment. And when I say seals, I don't mean seals in the adorable sea creature sense.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
10-01-2008 |
Commentary
Is a New Cold War Starting?new
The so-called new Cold War isn't new at all. It amounts to long-repressed grievances that finally are coming to the surface, due to energy concerns.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
09-24-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: John McCain, energy, Georgia, foreign policy, Venezuela, international, Vladimir Putin, Cold War, Russia
Why Was Thailand's Prime Minister Ousted?new
Thailand is at a precipice. Elections have repeatedly proven Thaksin, Samak and their party are the most popular in the country. Yet the military, and a powerful urban minority party, are determined to keep them out of the government.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
09-17-2008 |
Commentary
What's Next for the US and Pakistan Now That Musharraf is Gone?new
Seven years of backing Musharraf's military dictatorship turned Pakistan into the biggest threat to world peace today. No exaggeration. What's our plan now that the Perv is hitting the links? I'm not sure yet.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
09-10-2008 |
Commentary
Why is Afghanistan Suddenly in the News Again?new
Egged on by the Democratic nominee, the president and the Republican candidate trying to succeed him are finally acknowledging that Afghanistan needs more U.S. troops if the Taliban is to be redefeated. But neither Republican acknowledges that the U.S. invasion of Iraq turned the War On Terror™ into a game of whack-a-mole.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-30-2008 |
Commentary
Who is Omar al-Bashir?new
He's the president of Sudan -- and he is a wanted man. On July 14, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court charged al-Bashir with 10 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The charges mark the first time the International Criminal Court has charged a sitting head of state with a crime, and the first time the court has charged anyone with genocide.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-23-2008 |
Commentary
Should Americans be Frightened By Iran's Recent Missile Tests?new
Don't panic! ... Your war questions answered.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-16-2008 |
Commentary
Is the surge in Iraq working?new
Don't Panic! ... Your war questions answered
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-03-2008 |
Commentary
What's Going On in Zimbabwe?new
The latest African despot to lose his mind very publicly and very destructively is 82-year-old Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. In what may be an unprecedented event in the history of dictatorship, Mugabe rigged this year's presidential and parliamentary elections but still lost.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andi |
06-25-2008 |
Commentary
What is a Status of Forces Agreement?new
With its proposed SOFA, the U.S. is essentially proposing Iraq officially sign away its sovereignty. Granted, it doesn't have much sovereignty, but Iraqi leaders, like leaders everywhere, want more power for themselves. Damned if they're going to sign an agreement that turns their entire country into Fort Bragg East.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-18-2008 |
Commentary
Is al-Qaeda Near Defeat?new
If it is, no one has yet informed its A/V department. In the past year, Osama bin Laden and his loyal cavemate Ayman al-Zawahiri (the Smithers of jihadi terrorism) have swamped my al-Netfliqs queue with at least 19 audio and video missives between them.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-11-2008 |
Commentary
What's the Latest from Pakistan?new
The next big event to keep an eye on in Pakistan is whether President Pervez "The Perv" Musharraf steps down.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-05-2008 |
Commentary
Why is Somalia (Hannah Montana Nude) in Crisis?new
Because of the seriousness of your predicament, Somalia, I'm gonna recommend that you use the principles of SEO in a way search engine operators really hate. I want you to cheat the system by changing the way you describe people, places and events in your country so they resemble the names of popular search terms. Trust me, it's gonna work wonders for you.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-29-2008 |
Commentary
