……commentary from the road
Do the French really deserve the seemingly constant abuse they receive from the American media, particularly since the start of the Iraq crisis? I certainly got sucked into bashing the French, and as an American who works abroad, believe me, I experience plenty of reciprocal resentment from French nationals who loathe the United States.... Continue Reading →
How often do you get to venture into the western expanse of the Central African Republic and spend time with Pygmies? Well, I’m very lucky and actually get paid to make trips like this. Recently I was in the region adjoining the Cameroon border known for its indigenous Pygmy tribes. So what do I know... Continue Reading →
Opinions Meet these brave Americans in Syria A member of the U.S. forces stands guard during a meeting in the town of Tabqa, Syria. (Delil Souleiman/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) Opinion by David Ignatius Columnist July 3, 2017 TABQA, Syria For this Independence Day, at a moment when the tone of our political life would probably... Continue Reading →
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