This is a picture I took of a group of boys I met in Yemen a few years back. I was in Yemen writing a report on possible reform of the Yemeni judiciary. It is one of my favorite pictures. I am ... Read More about Isn't Technology Wonderful?
"War" on Terror a Dangerous Misnomer
As we come up on the anniversary of the September 11 attack, we should ask ourselves whether or not we are safer than we were 6 years ago. Seriously, we are less safe. The world was with us on ... Read More about "War" on Terror a Dangerous Misnomer
Recent News from Kurdistan
Yesterday I saw a disheartening news item re Iraq. It concerned reports that Iran has been shelling villages inside Iraqi Kurdistan in retaliation for Kurdish separatist activity inside Iran. The ... Read More about Recent News from Kurdistan
Security in Afghanistan
Security in Afghanistan rests on the edge of a knife. Many of you know I've spent time in a few rough places--Post-Saddam Iraq, West Bank & Gaza, Macedonia right after the civil war, Saudi Arabia ... Read More about Security in Afghanistan
Many Faces of Afghanistan
As you know from the last post, I am now in Afghanistan for several weeks to train lawyers belonging to the Foreign Ministry (and a few others) in International Law. This is my first time to ... Read More about Many Faces of Afghanistan
Off to Afghanistan!
This is my first attempt at blogging, which I hope becomes a regular habit. I leave tomorrow for a 5 week consulting assignment in Afghanistan, on behalf of the International Development Law ... Read More about Off to Afghanistan!