A rather dramatic shift in the Cuban-American population in Florida was documented in the recent US presidential election. That population historically has supported a hard-line against Cuba and voted rather reliably for Republicans. It now appears as if a younger generation has emerged and voted in considerable numbers for President Obama and his more flexible approach toward Cuba. A change in Cuba policy is long overdue.
Stephen Walt has written a great piece entitled, “Why the United States Should Help China Get More Involved in World Affairs.” In the essay Walt articulates a authentic realist argument–hardly a conclusion that one might expect from a realist.
We are getting a little more information about the Iranian attack on a US drone over the Persian/Arabian Gulf. The US insists that the drone was over international waters–an assertion that likely depends on whether the waters include the islands claimed by Iran in the Gulf. It is also unclear what part of the Iranian military was involved in the attack. The Revolutionary Guard is separate from the Iranian military strictly defined and is generally less disciplined and controlled.
And now, a little comic relief. Navel-gazing is a full-time preoccupation of many people, but few have probably ever wondered what life-forms exist within that tiny part of our bodies. Fortunately, science has come to our aid. Consider the wonders of the bacteria living in our belly buttons. This article will not be on the quiz on 14 November.
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