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Author Archives: Kanem
Peace(ing) through Pakistan
President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize and has committed his administration to working towards a breakthrough in peace negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. This has been possible through diplomacy and minimal U.S. military force; if only that could be said for our dealings with the Karzai led Afghan government and Pakistani officials. Terrorist activity continues and intransigent leaders stand solid in their opposition of American interests. Recent bomb attacks in Quetta and Lahore deliver such a message in the midst of Pakistan’s greatest natural disaster in decades. The embattled Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari is faced with 14 million displaced people, devastated roads, bridges and disease while his … More >>
Why Intelligence Fails Book Signing and Wine Tasting
Robert Jervis, Professor of International Politics at Columbia University, delves into the intelligence failures that circumvented our efforts during the Iranian Revolution and Weapons of Mass Destruction assessment, prompting our most recent Iraq War. Recently de-classified files reveal the flaws in our strategical thinking and action that ultimately resulted in prolonged engagement and political instability in both Iran and Iraq. Our challenges continue in both of these countries and Jervis provides the historical context causing for a greater understanding of these conflicts. Please come and enjoy as his initial presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and a wine tasting. BUY TICKETS HERE ($35) June 22, 2010 from 7-10PM New York Wine Vintners 21 Warren St (between Church & … More >>
