There is much talk these days about the need for the United States to reengage Russia’s leadership in a strategic dialogue. But would Russia speak with one voice? We’re already familiar with this basic problem because it has dogged the Bush administration. Throughout the Bush presidency, foreign policy has been personality-driven and intensely factionalized: ideologues …
Deterrence: Past, Present, & Future
by | 2008-11-13 | 3 Comments
During a recent conference, where I was subjected to what I considered some knuckle-dragging commentary on deterrence, I created a fictional character that I called The Cold War Troglodyte, pictured above. Well, turn-about is fair play. I will be giving my own talk at which you can draw silly pictures of me and my ideas …
Iran Claims Solid-Fueled 2 Stage Sejjil
by | 2008-11-13 | 33 Comments
I love my job. You probably noticed that the Iranians tested what Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar reportedly claimed is a two-stage, solid-fueled missile with a 1,200 mi range the other day. (Naijar gives an interview in the video, but it is in Farsi — little help? Open Source Center?) I don’t really see the …
Traces of Uranium at AlKibar?
by | 2008-11-12 | 23 Comments
Reader Allen Thomson sends along this image of the AlKibar dated 23 November 2007 showing an apparently thick slab of concrete over the remains of the BoE and one or two construction cranes erected on it. Credit:GeoEye/Space Imaging Middle East IKONOS Satellite Image. A very curious set of stories appeared yesterday about the results of …
