RS Contributor Fernando Lujan gives us an advance-look at his upcoming Kennedy School Review article “Plan B in Iraq” over at Small Wars Journal. Regardless of “the Surge’s” outcome this summer, growing domestic political pressure will likely soon force American decision-makers to “pull the plug” on the large US troop presence in Iraq. Faced with this difficult [...]
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TB Andy Raises Isolation and Quarantine Issues
Secrecy News has a good post on the government’s authority to isolate and quarantine persons who may pose an infection threat to others, a la the latest story of the tuberculosis-infected globetrotting newlywed.
RS Morning Brief, 6/1/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Iran nuke talks inconclusive, Gates backs long-term US presence in Iraq, Sunni infighting in Iraq, new Cold War talk continues, troubles in Northern Iraq, isolation, quarantine issues raised by TB case, and Swiss alps to become data shelter.
Obama calls for Iraq withdrawal by March 2008, Romney calls for “energy revolution”
The July/August 2007 edition of Foreign Affairs features foreign policy manifestos from 2008 presidential contenders Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Highlights after the jump.
RS Morning Brief, 5/31/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: UN approves Hariri court, Russia displeased with “destablizing” US aid to Lebanon, G8 talks tough on Iran, US and Russia clash on missiles, Romney, Obama talk foreign policy and security, and Palestinian militants seize opportunities in power vacuum.
US-Iran Talks: What’s Next?
Despite hedging on both sides as to the scope of today’s landmark ambassador-level US-Iran talks, the two sides emerged and proclaimed the talks were “positive” and “fruitful.” Both the US and Iran very clearly stated that the exclusive focus of the talks was Iraqi security, but it seems safe to say that observers across the [...]
RS Memorial Day Wishes
On behalf of all roguelystated.com contributors, THANK YOU to the men and women in uniform who have served America with distinction, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We are grateful to you who provide for our common defense and security, and we honor you and your families on this Memorial Day, 2007.
RS Morning Brief, 5/28/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: US, Iran talk about Iraq, major anti-Chavez protests in Venezuela, Iraq insurgents plying their trade beyond own borders, Israel warns Hamas and considers talks with Syria.
The Intelligence Officer’s Bookshelf
Curious what folks over at the CIA might be reading these days? Head on over to CIA.gov and take a look.
RS Morning Brief, 5/23/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Dems give in on troop deadlines, US Navy shows force in Straits of Hormuz, Fatah al-Islam vows fight to the death, and Israel launches new strikes against Hamas.
RS Morning Brief, 5/21/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Intense fighting near Tripoli, Iraq Study Group report gets a second look, US forces try to soften Sadr City, McConnell says FISA must be updated, Israel steps up attacks against Hamas, NATO kills 25 Afghan militants, and China buys up shares in major US equity [...]
RS Morning Brief, 5/19/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Contractor deaths in Iraq soar, Blair visits Baghdad amid Green Zone strikes, Fatah/Hamas ceasefire reported, House looks to fund Israeli missile defense, opium addiction grows in Afghanistan, Venezuela and Russia seek to stifle dissent, and Russia talks nukes with Burma.
Legal basis for Iran assault already in place?
As the Iranian regime talks up the extent of their nuclear capabilities, the US government is preparing to engage them in high-level, face-to-face talks for the first time since 1980. One must assume that even as talks commence, the Bush administration will most assuredly keep all of its options open, including military. Now comes Harvard [...]
RS Morning Brief, 5/18/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Israel launces strikes in Gaza, Report says Iraq close to being a failed state, US journalists killed in Iraq, US-Iran talks on Iraq scheduled, war funding negotiations continue, Gonzalez questioned over Ashcroft hospital visit, and the Pentagon defends its ban on Myspace, Youtube.
US Africa Command to wield “soft power”
The new US Africa Command – or “AFRICOM” – will have more civilians than other combatant commands, will implement interagency programs with the State Department, USAID, and others, and will focus efforts on stability operations and “a broader ‘soft power’ mandate aimed at preemptively reducing conflict,” says a new CRS report.
Former UN Ambassador: Attack Iran Before it Gets the Bomb
In an interview with the UK’s Daily Telegraph, former United States Ambassador to the UN John Bolton suggested a pre-emptive attack on Iran to keep them from gaining nuclear weapons capability.
RS Morning Brief, 5/15/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: No new cold war, says Rice; Iran Uranium enrichment moving along swimmingly; Iraqi jails are overcrowded; No more MySpace for the troops; UN official to investigate war crimes in Somalia; Fighting continues in Gaza; and Ahmadinejad kicks out Al-Jazeerah.
Who Knows You’re Reading This?
Today, Monday May 14, 2007, is the deadline for communications companies to come into compliance with CALEA – the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. The law, originally intended to enable authorities to quickly establish phone taps, was recently extended to internet packet-snooping after DOJ lobbied the FCC to reinterpret the law. Hearing a challenge [...]
RS Morning Brief, 5/10/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Republican Congressmen confront Bush on Iraq, Blair to leave, SecDef not sure if Iraq authorization still valid, Afghan leaders want foreign forces out, Palestinians deploy 3,000 police, NJ terror plot was in “last stage of planning,” Tehran re-elects moderate mayor, and Congress not notified of [...]
RS Morning Brief, 5/9/2007
A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Terror arrests in New Jersey, Security Council+Germany talk Iran sanctions, Cheney visits Saudi kingdom, National Guard strained in KS, Friedman says Nasrallah, Lebanon the real losers in Winograd, Pelosi may sue Bush, BBC correspondent held by militants, and Senate considers bill in wake of Boston [...]