I’m beginning to think that it’s possible to discern so many similarities between really stupid opinions on terrorism that we can call it a theory. Specifically, if you’re talking about state sponsorship, you’re probably wrong, unless overwhelming evidence contradicts this. As far as I can tell, the modern version of this theory originated in the…
Read More A unified theory of stupidity on terrorismNow it’s all over, what was all the shooting about? To answer that question, we’d first need to know something of each side’s aims. Hezbollah’s were reasonably clear, at least as far as the decision to take the two soldiers prisoner went: put pressure on the Israelis to release their remaining Lebanese prisoners, and not…
Read More A war for neuroticsI sincerely hope this is a final situation map. Sorry about the last one going missing.
Read More Let’s hope it’s the last oneIs here. A fuller analysis post will follow, as will much more from this week’s blogqueue.
Read More Lunchmap, 11/08Today’s updated Google Earth overlay is here. It seems that the right flank march, long predicted here, is now underway. A new Israeli armoured division has appeared in the north and is moving north through Khiam (yup, where the UNTSO guys were until that unfortunate contretemps with the six-hour artillery barrage) and Marjayoun. This is…
Read More Lunchmap, 10/08..before it gets hopelessly out of date. 1600BST situation map, here. Latest unconfirmed reports suggest that the right swing from the Taibeh/Khiam front down the Litani Valley is under way.
Read More Better get this map out..After this post, and its sequel here (shorter Washington Post: we asked Richard North what evidence he had for his manic conspiracy theory and he had none), it struck me to wonder why he’s doing this. After all, his stated mission is to discuss the European Constitution, although it would be more accurately described as…
Read More Two blogger career pathsAnd today’s Google Earth map overlay is here. KMZ file, correct at 1300BST, not guaranteed for navigation or flight planning, whatever. I really hope I don’t have to start dating these with the year as well.
Read More Lunchtime situation map – 04/08Today’s lunchtime situation map is here. Google Earth KMZ file. Please note that this one includes corrections and supersedes yesterday’s.
Read More Map for todayThis map contained an error and has been withdrawn.
Read More Improved maps