Sep 14 2009

Nukes for Kooks

Venezuelan fascist dictator Oogo Chavez has just announced a joint venture with the Soviet Union Russia to develop “peaceful” nuclear power. At last, his poor, energy-starved country can stop shivering and provide power for its citizenry:
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez said the South American country plans to develop a nuclear energy program with Russia and [...]

Jul 13 2009

Diplomacy: American and Iranian, part 2

Last week the Obama administration released five Iranian Quds Force commanders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (occasionally described in press reports as “diplomats”) who were coordinating terrorist attacks in Iraq. Commening on the release of the terrorists, Andrew McCarthy cited Michael Ledeen’s report that the Obama administration had negotiated the release of Roxana [...]

Jul 13 2009

Diplmacy: American and Iranian, part 2

Last week the Obama administration released five Iranian Quds Force commanders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (occasionally described in press reports as “diplomats”) who were coordinating terrorist attacks in Iraq. Commening on the release of the terrorists, Andrew McCarthy cited Michael Ledeen’s report that the Obama administration had negotiated the release of Roxana [...]

Jun 6 2009

UN Says Iran Nuke Program "Peaceful"?

Reuters reports:

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report said Iran had increased its rate of production of low-enriched uranium (LEU), boosting its stockpile by 500 kg to 1,339 kg in the past six months.
Iran’s improved efficiency in turning out potential nuclear fuel was sure to fan Western fears of the Islamic Republic nearing the ability [...]