Category Archives: international community

Weekend Update

Posted on March 22, 2011 by plucylew

Like many this year, it’s been one hell of a weekend for the Arab World. While there are many worthwhile stories, including shocking protests in Syria, renewed violence between Israel and Palestinians, and a continuing tug-o-war between protesters and government … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Intervention

Posted on March 15, 2011 by plucylew

I don’t always agree with him, but Ross Douthat brings up some excellent points in this editorial that warns against impulsive intervention in the Libyan conflict. He points out that the Iraq war should teach us some lessons about the … Continue reading →

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To intervene or not to intervene

Posted on February 27, 2011 by plucylew

The revolutions taking place in the Arab world raise a number of questions about the role of the international community in the domestic affairs of sovereign countries. I am not sure where I fall down on this issue. On one … Continue reading →

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