Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Check out "Why the Arab Spring Is Here to Stay"
Newsweek Issues 2012: Why the Arab Spring Is Here to Stay, 17 December 2011
No matter how desperately the remnants of the old regimes may try, the Arab awakening cannot be reversed. Here's why.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Check out an Arab Spring 'Animal Farm,' and the latest chapter in a true crime saga
Newsweek: An Arab Spring Update of Orwell's "Animal Farm," 12 Dec 2011
It's a shame George Orwell didn't live to see the Arab Spring. We can only imagine the tale he would have written.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/an-arab-spring-update-of-orwell-s-animal-farm.html
Newsweek: Is a Doctor From Florida Joran van der Sloot's New Conquest?,12 Dec 2011
The Dutch sociopath accused of murder sits in a dirty Peruvian prison awaiting trial. Has he just charmed another victim?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/is-a-doctor-from-florida-joran-van-der-sloot-s-new-conquest.html
It's a shame George Orwell didn't live to see the Arab Spring. We can only imagine the tale he would have written.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/an-arab-spring-update-of-orwell-s-animal-farm.html
Newsweek: Is a Doctor From Florida Joran van der Sloot's New Conquest?,12 Dec 2011
The Dutch sociopath accused of murder sits in a dirty Peruvian prison awaiting trial. Has he just charmed another victim?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/is-a-doctor-from-florida-joran-van-der-sloot-s-new-conquest.html
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Check out "The O Word," an elaboration on the themes in last week's video
The Daily Beast: The O Word: Christopher Dickey on What Occupation Means Today, 6 Dec 2011
Terrorists and freedom fighters the world over claim they are up against foreign occupation. But Americans find that idea hard to fathom—especially when we are the occupiers, says Christopher Dickey.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/06/the-o-word-christopher-dickey-on-what-occupation-means-today.html
Terrorists and freedom fighters the world over claim they are up against foreign occupation. But Americans find that idea hard to fathom—especially when we are the occupiers, says Christopher Dickey.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/06/the-o-word-christopher-dickey-on-what-occupation-means-today.html
Friday, December 02, 2011
Check out "The Meaning of Occupation," an "op-vid" on The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast Video: The Real Meaning of Occupation, 1 Dec 2011
Occupation. It is a word spoken—and unspoken—that's at the center of the issues in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, and, yes, Wall Street. But what does it really mean? And what is its significance? Christopher Dickey explains.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/30/christopher-dickey-the-real-meaning-of-occupation-video.html
Monday, November 28, 2011
Check out "Why Dominique Strauss-Kahn Needs to Tell His Side of the Story"
The Daily Beast: Why Dominique Strauss-Kahn Needs to Tell His Side of the Story, 28 November 2011
As a new report feeds into rumors that Dominique Strauss-Kahn was set up, Christopher Dickey debunks the conspiracy theories—and says it's time for DSK to tell his side of the story.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/28/why-dominique-strauss-kahn-needs-to-tell-his-side-of-the-story.html
As a new report feeds into rumors that Dominique Strauss-Kahn was set up, Christopher Dickey debunks the conspiracy theories—and says it's time for DSK to tell his side of the story.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/28/why-dominique-strauss-kahn-needs-to-tell-his-side-of-the-story.html
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Check out "Does Egypt's Real Revolution Start Now? Taking on Egypt's Military leadership will be difficult."
Newsweek International: Does Egypt's Real Revolution Start Now?, 27 November 2011
Getting rid of Mubarak was the easy part. Taking on Egypt's military leadership will be far more difficult.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/11/27/does-egypt-s-real-revolution-start-now.html
Getting rid of Mubarak was the easy part. Taking on Egypt's military leadership will be far more difficult.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/11/27/does-egypt-s-real-revolution-start-now.html
Monday, November 21, 2011
Check out "The Trouble with Technocrats" and France24 video on the same subject
Newsweek International: The Trouble With Technocrats, 21 November 2011
Saving Italy -- and Europe and the USA -- from themselves will take more than number-crunching. Co-authored with Barbie Nadeau
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/11/20/can-monti-save-italy-the-trouble-with-technocrats.html
France 24 video: The World This Week, 18 November 2011
Eurozone debt crisis: political solutions to economic woes -- As technocrats rise to power in Europe, elected leaders fail to agree on how to resolve the debt crisis
http://www.france24.com/en/20111118-wb-en-world-week-part-1-europe-germany-syria-protest-occupy-wall-street
Saving Italy -- and Europe and the USA -- from themselves will take more than number-crunching. Co-authored with Barbie Nadeau
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/11/20/can-monti-save-italy-the-trouble-with-technocrats.html
France 24 video: The World This Week, 18 November 2011
Eurozone debt crisis: political solutions to economic woes -- As technocrats rise to power in Europe, elected leaders fail to agree on how to resolve the debt crisis
http://www.france24.com/en/20111118-wb-en-world-week-part-1-europe-germany-syria-protest-occupy-wall-street
Friday, November 18, 2011
Newsweek/Tehelka panels at Goa Thinkfest, Nov 2011
On the media:
An interview with "anti-extremist" Maajid Nawaz:
Talking Afghanistan with Shukria Barakzai and William Dalrymple:
An interview with "anti-extremist" Maajid Nawaz:
Talking Afghanistan with Shukria Barakzai and William Dalrymple:
Check out Condi Rice, Joan Didion, Maajid Nawaz, Chris Hayes (catching up on recent articles and video)
Newsweek Photo Gallery: 'Big Brother is Watching You,' 13 November 2011
In Syria, there's an Assad on every street corner
Photographs by Nicolas Righetti; Text by Christopher Dickey
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/galleries/2011/11/13/syria-assad-posters-nicolas-righetti-photos.html
The Daily Beast: Firebomb Torches French Weekly, 2 November 2011
The burning of satirical French weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo raises the specter of Muslim violence, and plays straight into the hands of the far right. Christopher Dickey reports.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/02/sarkozy-and-far-right-benefit-from-french-weekly-charlie-hebdo-firebombing.html
The Daily Beast: Video clips from an onstage interview with former jihadi Maajid Nawaz at the ThinkFest in Goa, India, 5 November 2011
http://ibnbattuta.blogspot.com/2011/11/maajid-nawaz-former-radical-islamist.html
The Daily Beast: The Years of Magical Writing, 2 November 2011
Over the years, Christopher Dickey has come to love Joan Didion—her work, her soul, her humor—even the way she shields her despair. Here he writes on what the great author means for our inner lives with the release of her latest, Blue Nights.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/02/joan-didion-s-blue-nights-just-released-christopher-dickey-writes-about-his-love-for-her.html
MSNBC: Up With Chris Hayes, 30 October 2011
Discussing everything from Occupy Wall Street to the European debt crisis, redistricting in Texas and liberal disillusionment (or not) with Barack Obama
http://christopherdickey.blogspot.com/2011/11/on-up-with-chris-hayes-sunday-october.html
Newsweek Cover: Condi's Freedom War, 23 October 2011
Gaddafi's reign is over. Soon the U.S. exits Iraq. Was the toll worth it? In this week's Newsweek Condoleezza Rice talks to Christopher Dickey about the fight for democratic rights.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/10/23/condi-s-dangerous-years.html
France24 TV: The World This Week, 14 October 2011
François Picard's panel explains how fast-shifting battle lines in the wider Middle East may have brought about that prisoner swap deal for Gilad Shilad; Also, Paris and Berlin promise a plan to fix the Eurozone and how an African Spring may be sooner than you think.
http://www.france24.com/en/20111014-the-world-this-week-14-october
http://www.france24.com/en/20111014-the-world-this-week-14-october-part2
Newsweek: Greece on the Skids, 25 September 2011
The prime minister must remake his country. Fat chance.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/25/greece-on-the-skids.html
In Syria, there's an Assad on every street corner
Photographs by Nicolas Righetti; Text by Christopher Dickey
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/galleries/2011/11/13/syria-assad-posters-nicolas-righetti-photos.html
The Daily Beast: Firebomb Torches French Weekly, 2 November 2011
The burning of satirical French weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo raises the specter of Muslim violence, and plays straight into the hands of the far right. Christopher Dickey reports.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/02/sarkozy-and-far-right-benefit-from-french-weekly-charlie-hebdo-firebombing.html
The Daily Beast: Video clips from an onstage interview with former jihadi Maajid Nawaz at the ThinkFest in Goa, India, 5 November 2011
http://ibnbattuta.blogspot.com/2011/11/maajid-nawaz-former-radical-islamist.html
The Daily Beast: The Years of Magical Writing, 2 November 2011
Over the years, Christopher Dickey has come to love Joan Didion—her work, her soul, her humor—even the way she shields her despair. Here he writes on what the great author means for our inner lives with the release of her latest, Blue Nights.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/02/joan-didion-s-blue-nights-just-released-christopher-dickey-writes-about-his-love-for-her.html
MSNBC: Up With Chris Hayes, 30 October 2011
Discussing everything from Occupy Wall Street to the European debt crisis, redistricting in Texas and liberal disillusionment (or not) with Barack Obama
http://christopherdickey.blogspot.com/2011/11/on-up-with-chris-hayes-sunday-october.html
Newsweek Cover: Condi's Freedom War, 23 October 2011
Gaddafi's reign is over. Soon the U.S. exits Iraq. Was the toll worth it? In this week's Newsweek Condoleezza Rice talks to Christopher Dickey about the fight for democratic rights.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/10/23/condi-s-dangerous-years.html
France24 TV: The World This Week, 14 October 2011
François Picard's panel explains how fast-shifting battle lines in the wider Middle East may have brought about that prisoner swap deal for Gilad Shilad; Also, Paris and Berlin promise a plan to fix the Eurozone and how an African Spring may be sooner than you think.
http://www.france24.com/en/20111014-the-world-this-week-14-october
http://www.france24.com/en/20111014-the-world-this-week-14-october-part2
Newsweek: Greece on the Skids, 25 September 2011
The prime minister must remake his country. Fat chance.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/25/greece-on-the-skids.html
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Check out "The Pornography of Terror: The Irrelevance of Awlaki" and other recent articles
The Daily Beast: The Pornography of Terror, Oct 1, 2011
The late, unlamented Anwar al-Awlaki was better at inspiring fantasies than attacks by 'homegrown' al Qaeda terrorists in America. Christopher Dickey says the danger comes not from the loners inspired by leaders like Awlaki but from our own overreaction.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/01/anwar-al-awlaki-s-death-and-the-pornography-of-terror.html
Newsweek: Greece on the Skids, Sep 25, 2011
The prime minister must remake his country. Fat chance.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/25/greece-on-the-skids.html
Newsweek: Citizens, It's Down to You, Sep 11, 2011
Tired of waiting for Washington? Good old American innovation is the answer.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/11/citizens-it-s-down-to-you.html
The Daily Beast: Gore's Dire Weather Warning, Sep 5, 2011
As a brutal hurricane season bears down, former Vice President Al Gore says there will be worse disasters ahead if we don't act soon—and when it comes to national security, Mother Nature is as fearsome as terrorists.
The late, unlamented Anwar al-Awlaki was better at inspiring fantasies than attacks by 'homegrown' al Qaeda terrorists in America. Christopher Dickey says the danger comes not from the loners inspired by leaders like Awlaki but from our own overreaction.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/01/anwar-al-awlaki-s-death-and-the-pornography-of-terror.html
Newsweek: Greece on the Skids, Sep 25, 2011
The prime minister must remake his country. Fat chance.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/25/greece-on-the-skids.html
Newsweek: Citizens, It's Down to You, Sep 11, 2011
Tired of waiting for Washington? Good old American innovation is the answer.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/11/citizens-it-s-down-to-you.html
The Daily Beast: Gore's Dire Weather Warning, Sep 5, 2011
As a brutal hurricane season bears down, former Vice President Al Gore says there will be worse disasters ahead if we don't act soon—and when it comes to national security, Mother Nature is as fearsome as terrorists.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Monday, September 05, 2011
Check out "Time to Brace for the Next 9/11 -- The biggest threat to America isn’t terrorism. It’s the wrath of Mother Nature."
Newsweek: Time to Brace for the Next 9/11, 5 September 2011
The biggest threat to America isn't terrorism. It's the wrath of Mother Nature.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/04/time-to-brace-for-the-next-9-11.html
Last week I also published a coda on the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case, but didn't send it out because I figured most of my friends on this list were ready to move on. But here it is for the record:
Newsweek: How the DSK Case Unraveled, 28 August 2011
The prosecutors saw the maid's story falling apart. But does that mean Strauss-Kahn was innocent?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/08/28/inside-the-dsk-rape-case-collapse-the-prosecutors-story.html
The biggest threat to America isn't terrorism. It's the wrath of Mother Nature.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/09/04/time-to-brace-for-the-next-9-11.html
Last week I also published a coda on the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case, but didn't send it out because I figured most of my friends on this list were ready to move on. But here it is for the record:
Newsweek: How the DSK Case Unraveled, 28 August 2011
The prosecutors saw the maid's story falling apart. But does that mean Strauss-Kahn was innocent?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/08/28/inside-the-dsk-rape-case-collapse-the-prosecutors-story.html
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Check out "The DSK Maid's Public Battle" and a timely rerun of "Better Angels and Killer Angels"
The Daily Beast: The DSK Maid's Public Battle, 28 July 2011
In search of a better life, she found herself embroiled in a case of alleged sexual assault by one of the world's most powerful men. As Nafissatou Diallo goes public, friends reveal new details.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/28/the-dsk-maid-s-journey.html
and, Ã propos the deficit ceiling battle, this piece from November 2010:
The Daily Beast: Better Angels and Killer Angels, republished 29 November 2010
A century and a half after Abraham Lincoln was elected, some truths go marching on. Take heed, Obama.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/11/10/better-angels-and-killer-angels.html
In search of a better life, she found herself embroiled in a case of alleged sexual assault by one of the world's most powerful men. As Nafissatou Diallo goes public, friends reveal new details.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/28/the-dsk-maid-s-journey.html
and, Ã propos the deficit ceiling battle, this piece from November 2010:
The Daily Beast: Better Angels and Killer Angels, republished 29 November 2010
A century and a half after Abraham Lincoln was elected, some truths go marching on. Take heed, Obama.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/11/10/better-angels-and-killer-angels.html
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Check out "The Maid's Tale" on DSK, the first full first person exclusive; the most complete background available
Newsweek Cover: The Maid's Tale, 24 July 2011
She was paid to clean up after the rich and powerful. Then she walked into Dominique Strauss-Kahn's room—and a global scandal. Now she tells her story.
http://www.newsweek.com/2011/07/24/dsk-maid-tells-of-her-alleged-rape-by-strauss-kahn-exclusive.html
Further elaboration on The Daily Beast:
DSK Maid Breaks Her Silence
In an exclusive interview in this week's Newsweek, Nafissatou Diallo tells her story, describing in detail the alleged attack by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, what her life has been like since—and why she wants justice.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/24/dominique-strauss-kahn-s-maid-nafissatou-diallo-describes-alleged-attack.html
The Strauss-Kahn Timeline
Gathered from police records, court documents and exclusive interviews by NEWSWEEK, a complete chronology of the sexual-assault case that has shaken politics on both sides of the Atlantic.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/24/dominique-strauss-kahn-case-timeline-key-events.html
She was paid to clean up after the rich and powerful. Then she walked into Dominique Strauss-Kahn's room—and a global scandal. Now she tells her story.
http://www.newsweek.com/2011/07/24/dsk-maid-tells-of-her-alleged-rape-by-strauss-kahn-exclusive.html
Further elaboration on The Daily Beast:
DSK Maid Breaks Her Silence
In an exclusive interview in this week's Newsweek, Nafissatou Diallo tells her story, describing in detail the alleged attack by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, what her life has been like since—and why she wants justice.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/24/dominique-strauss-kahn-s-maid-nafissatou-diallo-describes-alleged-attack.html
The Strauss-Kahn Timeline
Gathered from police records, court documents and exclusive interviews by NEWSWEEK, a complete chronology of the sexual-assault case that has shaken politics on both sides of the Atlantic.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/24/dominique-strauss-kahn-case-timeline-key-events.html
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
If you can stand it check out "DSK's Shocking New Accuser"
The Daily Beast: DSK's Shocking New Accuser, 19 July 2011
The mother of the writer accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape says she had "brutal" sex with the former IMF chief. Christopher Dickey on the saga's sordid new twist.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/19/dsk-scandal-tristane-banon-s-mom-alleges-brutal-sex-with-imf-chief.html
The mother of the writer accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape says she had "brutal" sex with the former IMF chief. Christopher Dickey on the saga's sordid new twist.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/19/dsk-scandal-tristane-banon-s-mom-alleges-brutal-sex-with-imf-chief.html
The Daily Beast: DSK’s Shocking New Accuser
DSK's Shocking New Accuser
The mother of the journalist accusing DSK of attempted rape says she also had 'brutal' sex with him. View the full article
The mother of the journalist accusing DSK of attempted rape says she also had 'brutal' sex with him. View the full article
Monday, July 18, 2011
Check out Petraeus and the CIA; and DSK's Maid's "Fiancé"
Newsweek Cover: Petraeus's Next Battle, 17 July 2011
As top commander in Afghanistan, he rewrote the book on combating terror. Now, as spy chief, he must transform the CIA to help fight 21st-century wars. By John Barry with contributions by Christopher Dickey and John Solomon
http://www.newsweek.com/2011/07/17/general-david-petraeus-on-leaving-afghanistan-and-going-to-cia.html
And this team effort from last week:
The Daily Beast: Maid's 'Fiancé' Speaks, 13 July 2011
A call with an Arizona inmate tarnished the case of Strauss-Kahn's accuser. The man, who says he's the maid's fiancé, gives his side of the story to The Daily Beast.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/13/dominique-strauss-kahn-accuser-s-detained-fianc-speaks.html
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As top commander in Afghanistan, he rewrote the book on combating terror. Now, as spy chief, he must transform the CIA to help fight 21st-century wars. By John Barry with contributions by Christopher Dickey and John Solomon
http://www.newsweek.com/2011/07/17/general-david-petraeus-on-leaving-afghanistan-and-going-to-cia.html
And this team effort from last week:
The Daily Beast: Maid's 'Fiancé' Speaks, 13 July 2011
A call with an Arizona inmate tarnished the case of Strauss-Kahn's accuser. The man, who says he's the maid's fiancé, gives his side of the story to The Daily Beast.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/07/13/dominique-strauss-kahn-accuser-s-detained-fianc-speaks.html
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