SIGAR looks at waste in Afghan development programs
SIGAR is the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. It ably documents incredible waste in the effort to rebuild the country and bring it into the modern world. It is part of the US government.
Polish president criticizes NATO’s weak response to Russian “imperialism”
It’s becoming clear that the major NATO countries have no resolve in fighting for Eastern Europe. The expansion of NATO toward Russia, which George Bush the Elder did not want, has been a mistake. It has riled Russia without strengthening the alliance. NATO is a defense treaty, not a club.
Hollywood big shots back Iran deal
The fight to build support for the nuclear deal has extended into the world of celebrities. Don’t expect great insight from this quarter. Nor will they convince many people.