26. oktober 2003

One year ago today The Moscow theatre siege ended in tragedy. Here's a follow-up a few days later. 6:25:51 PM    comment []

Are you a neocon? The Christian Science Monitor has a good quiz to find out if you are a neoconservative or, if not, what. Now, I am not American, but I gave it my best shot. The result: I am a realist. Well, I always thought so myself. Realists… Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations Believe strong alliances are important to US interests Weigh the political costs of foreign action Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell Hmm, close enough. I have been put in worse company. Found this link on Sgt.Stryker's, another "realist." 5:53:25 AM    comment []

Krekar case continues Mullah Krekar, the (former?) leader of the Iraqi extremist organisation Ansar al-Islam, is living in Norway as a refugee, where he enjoys being the pet of our extremely naive media. To read the recent developments in this case, check out Bjørn Stærk's blog. 1:58:16 AM    comment []

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