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Julian Assange: Journalists are war criminals (video)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

London, United Kingdon – Wikileaks founder Julian Assange made a rare public appearance today at Trafalgar Square to decry war and accused journalists of propagating lies that lead to it. The event was an anti-war assembly commemorating the ten year … Continue reading →

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Paris: Marching to the Beat

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

That which is impossible in Singapore society, my European politics professor calls France’s national pastime. It is my first evening in Paris and I’m about to bear witness to part of what is quite an extraordinary political movement. I am … Continue reading →

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Kim Jong-il: Open Letter to MidEast dictators

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Being late to the commentary game, I’m not here to opine about what’s going to happen next in the Middle East. Instead, this post is addressed to the rulers of the countries where young protesters have taken to the streets … Continue reading →

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New START’s uncomfortable truths, and why it should still be ratified

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Republicans appear to be stalling the ratification of the New START Treaty, saying they don’t have enough deliberation time. You might think that the whole issue is pretty straightforward: the less nukes, the better, right? Well, yes, but there are … Continue reading →

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Wiki Leaks – Singapore

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Singapore has a cameo in Wikileak’s latest barrage of leaked documents. It’s a ‘secret’ blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cable. Not very exciting really, just Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg‘s conversation with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew – a solicitation of MM … Continue reading →

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