Washington must intervene politically in Yemen before extremists gain a foothold amidst the chaos.
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Once conflict erupted in Yemen, India and China wasted no time in evacuating civilians of all stripes. What does this moment mean for the future of Sino-Indian relations?
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Recent developments in the Middle East — from pro-democracy protests in Bahrain to the current crisis in Yemen — form the backdrop of a rapidly escalating tug-of-war between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The expansion of ISIS not only poses a direct military threat, but also distracts from other important regional issues such as nuclear proliferation.
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Yemen, a country whose counter-terrorism mission was once deemed a “success” by President Barack Obama, seems to be heading for conflict and bloodshed.
Created in 1947 as a Cold War-era espionage agency, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has a long history of secret activities that range from attempted assassinations and regime change in foreign countries to the support of death squads and fascist coups up to the wholesale buying-off of puppet politicians. Top U.S. officials have for … Continue reading Rogue Shadow Paramilitary: The CIA After 9/11
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