Decades ago, I was mesmerized by the Watergate hearings. As a recent graduate with a degree in political science and a McGovern delegate to the 1972 Democratic convention, I was obsessive about following events in the Watergate saga. Admittedly, my motives weren’t totally pure: to see the opponent of the candidate I supported get his … Continue reading Two Ukraine Stories
“It Must Suck to be That Dumb”
There's no doubt that these are tense political times. The Impeachment Inquiry is about to begin holding public sessions. Depositions from private briefings are being released. Tuesday's elections proved difficult for Republicans in Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. The situation in Syria continues to be uncertain and potentially explosive. The unending crisis at our southern border … Continue reading “It Must Suck to be That Dumb”
Tribute to Dr. Hasan Murad
Dr. Hasan Murad Through my friend and colleague Junaid Ahmad, I was asked to create a video tribute in honor of Dr. Hasan Murad, on the anniversary of his untimely death. Dr. Murad was founder and former rector of the University of Management and Technology in Lahore, Pakistan and a fervent supporter of the US-Pakistan … Continue reading Tribute to Dr. Hasan Murad
Hurtling Toward Impeachment
Actually, in keeping with Halloween, it’s all a bit scary. It’s no longer “if” but “when.” We are hurtling, in largely uncharted waters, toward impeachment. Democrats, who control the House of Representatives—where the process begins—must decide on a strategy, both in terms of politics and public relations. Because, while it is in the Senate that … Continue reading Hurtling Toward Impeachment
ISIS and the Innocents
The Trump White House has turned the world upside-down. One remarkable example of inverted logic and values was recently revealed in Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US forces from northern Syria. Apparently undertaken without consultation from either domestic advisers or foreign allies, this action leaves a vacuum in the region currently being carved up in a … Continue reading ISIS and the Innocents