More information on the role of domestic politics in the US on the question of military action against Iran. In this case, an interesting article in Foreign Policy on how to interpret the public opinion polls in the United States on the question of whether the US should attack Iran.
The inability of the world to respond effectively to the tragedy in Syria begs an explanation. The explanation is rooted in the disagreements among the states with the power to mount an effective intervention, as well as the difficulties in determining what internal forces in Syria to support. This article from Reuters gives a good summary of these cleavages. It is not an optimistic read.
Tensions are building in Senegal as the Presidential election nears. Anger toward President Wade is rising as he seeks a third term, which most Senegalese regard as unconstitutional. The likelihood of violence appears to be very great right now, an extremely unfortunate turn for a once peaceful society.
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