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Monthly Archives February 2015

Two Views of ISIS

Here’s a thoughtful analysis of ISIS from the Atlantic.

And here’s an irreverent  rant about some reactions to ISIS, by Gary Brecht, The War Nerd. He’s over-the top, but has got some useful perspective on what’s going on with ISIS.

Together they give a 360 degree view of the thing called ISIS.

 

For February 2: Cuba

If tomorrow’s winter storm doesn’t get you thinking about warmer climes, perhaps this will…

We’ll discuss the Obama Administration’s steps toward normalization of relations with Cuba.

  • Is now the time to normalize relations?
  • Should there be any preconditions?
  • How rapidly should it take place?
  • What happened to the principles governing our policy for the last 50+ years? What changed?
  • To what degree should the views of Cuban emigres to the US help to shape our national policy vis-a-vis Cuba?
  • What similarities/differences are there from the Nixon Administration’s steps to normalize relations with China?

See you tomorrow.

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