Jehangir "Jay" Irani served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years, flying missions throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. He comments on Kurds in northern Iraq laying claim to oil and gas revenues, recalling the time he transported his most famous passenger.
All Posts Tagged With: "George W. Bush"
Perspectives
July 16, 2009
A pilot, two presidents and Kurdish claims in Iraq
Nina Hachigian (blog)
July 7, 2009
From Russia — not with love, but with results
It’s not going to be an easy or smooth road with Moscow, writes Worldfocus blogger Nina Hachigian, since Russia and the U.S. disagree on key questions like the importance of a free press and the status of Georgia. But a stable, working relationship with Russia will best further U.S. interests.
WorldDesk (blog)
May 27, 2009
Religious beliefs guided both Bush and Blair on Iraq war
Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner writes about the legacy of former British prime minister Tony Blair, and examines how religious beliefs played a role in his decision-making in office -- including the decision to invade Iraq.
Analysis
May 7, 2009
Obama must break with past in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Worldfocus editorial consultant Peter Eisner considers the signficance of the three-way meeting between President Obama and the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, arguing that Obama needs to do something convincing and new in the troubled region.
Analysis
May 6, 2009
For Afghanistan’s Karzai, era of U.S. hand-holding is over
Afghan President Hamid Karzai was set for a three-way meeting with his Pakistani and American counterparts on Wednesday, to discuss how to combat the growing threat of the Taliban. Worldfocus editorial consultant Peter Eisner writes about Karzai’s changing relationship with the U.S. under the Obama administration.
Analysis
April 27, 2009
Whispered or shouted, Pakistan is cause for concern
After the Taliban briefly gained control of Pakistan's Buner district last week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton responded bluntly, saying "I think that the Pakistani government is basically abdicating to the Taliban and to the extremists." Worldfocus editorial consultant Peter Eisner weighs the pros and cons of this loud and public warning to a U.S. ally.
Perspectives
April 14, 2009
U.S. and Egypt must mend ailing relationship
Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies examines the deteriorating relationship between the United States and Egypt and explores a better course for both countries.
Interview (Video)
April 6, 2009
U.S. urges strong response to N. Korea rocket launch
The United States said on Monday that it will continue to press the United Nations Security Council for a strong response to this weekend's rocket launch by North Korea, a rocket that President Obama said could be used for long-range missiles. Leon Sigal of the Social Science Research Council discusses the implications of the launch.
Analysis
April 6, 2009
Diplomacy should trump name-calling in dealing with Korea
North Korea launched a rocket on Sunday, but failed to put a satellite into orbit as hoped. Worldfocus editorial consultant Peter Eisner discusses the implications of the launch and the changing face of the U.S. approach to North Korea.
Video
February 5, 2009
Obama inherits a stronger U.S.-Africa legacy from Bush
Todd Moss of the Center for Global Development discusses whether President Barack Obama will make major changes to U.S. policy toward Africa and what approach the new president should take.
