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POPSThe War Not Lost A very interesting interview with Thomas Ricks on the Iraq War, discussing its failures, its successes and why. The interview gives new insight into a war that may not be winnable, but now seems to be on the verge of not being lost.
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POPS2002 Barack Obama Interview: Against Iraq War Obama in an 2002 interview comes out against the Iraq war. Though I would say his thinking is not exceptional (no insult, just that any educated person can think on the fly and sound cogent) he stands in such contrast to the current resident of the White House as to sound like a savior.
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POPSConsequences of Regional-Scale Nuclear Conflicts The impact of region scale nuclear war is addressed. From the conclusions: The analysis summarized here shows that the world has reached a crossroads. Having survived the threat of global nuclear war between the superpowers so far, the world is increasingly threatened by the prospects of regional nuclear war. The consequences of regional-scale nuclear conflicts are unexpectedly large, with the potential to become global catastrophes. The combination of nuclear proliferation, political instability, and urban demographics may constitute one of the greatest dangers to the stability of society since the dawn of humans.