These forthcoming air launched strikes threaten to be the worst of all worlds. Neither high enough in intensity and length, potentially telegraphed way too obviously on its precise timing (even thoug… (View Post)

I know I posted a week or so ago about speculation on US & allied strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The limits then were Biden's own caution and a lack of detailed on the ground Intelligence on… (View Post)

Speculation of US/US-led strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen is rising. The Gulf allies seem ok with it but with different degrees of nervousness: Saudis concerned it might set off wider issues, UAE… (View Post)

What a delight to see Mark Francois out there in front of the cameras referring to the 'Cash Amendment', I assume referring to oul Bill Cash. He stated this as if he was making some clever, witty, ye… (View Post)

Sunil's literary flourish including the shared awareness of Wallace & Gromit reminds of the story of Nick Hancock meeting Iranian officials in order to get permissions to film the Iranian footbal… (View Post)