Dive into the archives.
- Books of the Year/Merry Christmas
Earlier this fall, I read America’s Secret War by George Friedman, founder of Stratfor.com, and absolutely loved it—so much so that I bought it for my fellow blogger for Christmas. Meanwhile, Sir Younghusband was reading Tom Barnett’s The Pentagon’s New Map and sent me a copy for Christmas. This exchange took place at [...]
- All the Rage
Living in Japan as a foreigner can be difficult. One tends to give in to hyperbole when expressing differences or concerns with the local culture. We call this “the Rage.” What can cause this sometimes Banner-ian reaction in even the most cosmopolitan of gaijin living in Japan?
From the Mainichi Daily News
... [a] 34-year-old driver … [...]
- Think of the children!!
Take a look at the browsers that were used to access ComingAnarchy.com this month:
Whoever is still using Internet Explorer 3 and Netscape 3 please! for the love of God and the internet update your browser!
Learn why IE makes your computer unsafe and just forget about Netscape. Switch to one of the tons of alternatives out [...]
- Call for Caution
TIME magazine frequently quotes back issues snippets in the Notebook section. In the current issue (declaring Dubya “Man of the Year”) they look at a TIME cover story from 1957, which had Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri as-Said on the cover. Quoting in part:
The population of Baghdad has doubled in five years (to about [...]
- Muslim Nations On Iraq
This story looks great on it’s face: Pak prepared to contribute to Iraq’s reconstruction: Musharraf. Ahha! Pakistan looks ready to join us in Iraq! Or so I thought. Alas, read on:
President Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan is ready to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq only after the US-led coalition [...]
- Rumsfeld’s Burden: Changing the Military
Rumsfeld has been getting a lot of heat over the past few days. To some degree, I buy it—the man has blown Iraq, and he shouldn’t have such a tin ear to criticism—but there is a very good reason to keep him: the military needs change, and he is changing it. It’s called [...]
- Barnett on C-SPAN
via his blog:
C-SPAN lists the brief and call-in program on their schedule for tomorrow, 20 December, at 8pm EST.
This is what C-SPAN says:
08:00 pm
2:30 (est.)LIVE Call-In
The Pentagon’s New Map: Presentation & Call-In
C-SPAN
Thomas P. M. Barnett , U.S. Naval War CollegeSee you tomorrow night live on TV.
- Sage Advice
Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home.
– Cicero [...]
- Nuke Pyongyang
We should preemptively strike North Korea with a nuclear missile, now and without warning. Before you log off in disgust, let me explain—and then, please vote in our newest poll.
I believe war with North Korea-who threaten violence at every turn, and who have shown their capacity for deception and vile conduct at every opportunity-is [...]
- The Burning Bush
Is US President George Bush too religious?
This enlightening article closely examines Bush’s religious rhetoric and places it within the context of past presidents and the political mainstream.
A quote:
Mr Bush is in fact in the mainstream of recent presidents. As Michael Cromartie of the Ethics and Public Policy Centre points out, Jimmy Carter taught Sunday [...]
