Richard Fernandez

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A New Chavez in Honduras?

Sunday, July 5th, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

Zelaya appears to be riding a tide of resentment against the elite to position himself as a populist strongman.

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Mousavi’s Dilemma: Fight or Fold?

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

Events in Iran have taken on a dynamic all their own. Mousavi will either have to "ride the tiger" and lead from the front — or be left behind. (Also read Roger L. Simon: Blood on the Streets: Iran situation worsens and Vodkapundit: Barbarians)

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Will Mousavi Stand Strong?

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

And if not, can the protest movement continue without his support?

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: A State Within a State

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

The protectors of the Islamic revolution reorganized last year to deal with internal dissent. Their time has come.

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Gordon Brown on the Ropes

Monday, June 8th, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

The British left crumbles and points the finger of blame at the prime minister.

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Obama Calls U.S. ‘One of the Largest Muslim Countries in the World’

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

Words matter, Mr. President. (Also read Roger L. Simon: Obama Practices Taqiyya on French TV)

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Gory, Gory Hallelujah

Monday, June 1st, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

The murder of Dr. George Tiller, like John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, has significance far beyond the act itself.

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Disillusion: Obama Lets Down Infamous Cartoonist

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

An angry (and unemployed) Ted Rall calls Obama a "monster."

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North Korea Sends a Message

Monday, May 25th, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

How will the U.S. respond to Monday's nuclear test?

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Pelosi and the CIA: She Said, He Said

Friday, May 15th, 2009 - by Richard Fernandez

The dissembling continues. (See also Roger L. Simon: "New employment for Nancy Pelosi: stewardess on BMI" )

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