The Veneer of Civilization

Sarah Stern

U.S. President Barack Obama frequently stated that “no deal is better than a bad deal” and that “all options are on the table.”

Verbal Jousting

Ira Sharkansky

In the background of this note is the recent one about the misadventures of great powers, and producing unintended outcomes.

Raif Badawi and Saudi “Justice”

Denis MacEoin

“My commitment is… to reject any oppression in the name of religion… a goal that we will reach in a peaceful and law-abiding way.”