| Jan 3, 2014 | Peace / SecurityWhen Newtown observed the first anniversary of its tragic 2012 massacre, the locals asked for the media to stay away. For the most part, journalists gave them the space they needed to privately grieve. That quiet reflection didn’t mean there was no wallowing in...
| | Peace / SecurityBoston Red Sox manager Grady Little’s team was on track to beat the New York Yankees in the American League baseball playoffs when he made the decision to stick with a faltering star pitcher rather than change strategy and call in relief help. Thus he became the...
| Dec 27, 2013 | Peace / SecurityBack in 1898 when George Curzon coined the term, “the Great Game” while he served as viceroy of India, the United States was just putting on its imperial uniform. Countries are “pieces on a chessboard upon which is being played out a great game for...
| Dec 18, 2013 | Peace / SecurityIt would be great if we could take military leaders at their word when they vow to stem the growing tide of sexual assaults in the armed services. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced new measures over the summer to address what he described as “a stain on...
| | Peace / SecurityAfter years of stalemate, the United States and our allies have secured a verifiable nuclear deal with Iran. This first-stage deal freezes Iran’s nuclear program and provides both sides time to negotiate a more comprehensive agreement ensuring Iran never develops the...
| | Peace / SecurityYou may have noticed that a number of countries are angry at the United States. It’s that Edward Snowden thing. Spying has suddenly provided a convenient horse for foreign leaders to ride in venting their simmering frustration at being constantly pushed around...
