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PRN: Vol. 2, Num. 7 | December 20, 2012

The Tightening Noose around the Neck of Israel

A myriad swirling currents have distracted eyes from the boiling Middle East despite its accelerating pandemonium. For Israel's part, they are five-times-more surrounded than when Obama first took office. But our attention has been fixed on other pressing matters: the election, fiscal cliff, Hurricane Sandy's $70 billion... read more »

PRN: Vol. 2, Num. 4 | May 29, 2012

Making It Up As We Go

A REPORT FROM THE WALL
2,112 days--and counting--of global shaking, destabilizing change, dysfunctional math, widespread volatility, and soft anarchy

For ... read more »

PRN: Vol. 2, Num. 3 | April 12, 2012

Persia

To the rescue of Islam; to the ruin of the world

Iranians are a warm, pleasant and inquisitive people. Generous and hospitable too. Their land is filled with beauty and ancient archeological treasures waiting for tourists to explore. It has ten percent of the world's oil reserves and plentif... read more »

PRN: Vol. 2, Num. 2 | March 4, 2012

Israel vs. Iran

Where the offence is, let the great axe fall. (Shakespeare, Hamlet)

It is a deadly game of chess where both players lose, yet apparently, the game must be played out regardless. It is a duel where both combatants end mortally wounded. Israel and Iran keep inching closer and closer, threatening, poin... read more »

PRN: Vol. 2, Num. 1 | January 22, 2012

Every Major Area of the World in Play: The Middle East on the Brink

Two weeks ago I noticed something unique, at least in my experience--the entire world is now in play. By this, I mean that every important region and country is simultaneously being disrupted by economic tension, political instability, or international threats. I've never seen such a situation in thirty years of close ob... read more »