Tag Archives: palestine

Interview with Peter Lavelle (Russia Today)

Posted on August 9, 2010 by AK

The next installment of our Watching the Russia Watchers series at S/O features an interview with Peter Lavelle, the main political analyst at the Russia Today TV network, host of its CrossTalk debate show and Untimely Thoughts blogger. (He also … Continue reading →

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Could Israel vs. Flotilla be part of Turkey’s bid for Regional Hegemony?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by AK

As was inevitable, the commentary on Israel’s raid / high seas piracy / legal blockade enforcement / call-it-what-you-will has degenerated into a polarized flame-war between the blind and the deaf, which although very entertaining is also pretty useless*. By far … Continue reading →

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The Geopolitics of Israel vs. Flotilla

Posted on June 3, 2010 by AK

So given that it’s the only game in town, let’s start provocative? The only group who behaved rationally are the Israeli commandos and the Americans. And perhaps the Turkish government. The Israeli position on the Gaza blockade is understandable (which … Continue reading →

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Sublime News #8 – #9

Posted on April 19, 2010 by AK

1. The revolution in Kyrgyzstan to be covered in Sublime News #10 – this issue is packed enough as it is. For now, read Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Resurgence (free Stratfor) for a summary. 2. Putin made a conciliatory speech on the 70th … Continue reading →

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