Monthly Archives: December 2010

Is Obama Shaping Up To Be The Quiet Über-Diplomat?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Chandrashekar (Chandra) Tamirisa

By Chandrashekar (Chandra) Tamirisa, (On Twitter) @c_tamirisa Many seemingly contradictory and inconsistent events have transpired in the world of American foreign affairs recently. North Korea bombed the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong Island citing South Korean provocation. It has acted similarly … Continue reading →

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Premature Battles And Necessary Wars

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Chandrashekar (Chandra) Tamirisa

By Chandrashekar (Chandra) Tamirisa, (On Twitter) @c_tamirisa (I had submitted this article to The Wall Street Journal op-ed pages on October 24, 2009). U.S military involvement in Vietnam had ramped up significantly by the time President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. … Continue reading →

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Securing the World: A New Monroe Doctrine In 13 years, By 2023?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Chandrashekar (Chandra) Tamirisa

By Chandrashekar (Chandra) Tamirisa, (On Twitter) @c_tamirisa On December 2nd, 1823, President James Monroe had proclaimed America’s defense of the Americas from European colonialism. I was reminded of it by a “This Day in History” widget on my iMac. So, I … Continue reading →

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