Author: Uri Friedman

Eating Off Saddam's Plates: Iraqi Militaria as a Hobby

Park Avenue Autumn

A New York restaurant is using plates looted from Saddam's palaces

By Uri Friedman

Apr 7, 2011

Did Qaddafi's Airforce Slip Through NATO's No-Fly Zone?

Confusion after an airstrike earlier today on rebel tanks

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 7, 2011

Color Codes Are So Last Decade: Terror Alerts Will Now Be Tweeted

A draft Homeland Security plan a simplified alert system and Twitter integration

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 7, 2011

Are the Libyan Rebels Hapless Fighters or Abandoned by NATO?

Two major narratives are developing in the reports from the fighting in Libya

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 7, 2011

What 'Economic Crimes' Could Ai Weiwei Have Committed?

Chinese officials have confirmed that they've detained the dissident artist

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 6, 2011

Report: Matt Lauer Leaving 'Today Show' in 2012

What's going on with millionaire television anchors these days?

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 6, 2011

The Man Who Wants to Dig Up Mona Lisa

Silvano Vinceti has been trying to identify Leonardo da Vinci's model for years

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 6, 2011

What's Behind France's Newfound Global Ambitions?

Why has the French president intervened so aggressively in Libya and the Ivory Coast?

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 6, 2011

Why Sudan's Blaming Israel for a Mysterious Airstrike

Two people were killed in a car traveling along Sudan's Red Sea coast

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 6, 2011

Former Congressman Headed to Libya for Qaddafi Meeting

Curt Weldon will urge the Libyan leader to step down

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 5, 2011

Time and Rain: A Love Story

Voting in the Time 100 Poll is an annual tradition for the Korean pop star's fans

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By Peter Hyman and Uri Friedman

Apr 5, 2011

Just How Flamboyant Is the New Hatian President's Past?

Some background on Michael "Sweet Micky" Martelly, Haiti's pop star president

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 5, 2011

Two Journalists Arrested in News of the World Phone-Hacking Scandal

Should News Corp--the tabloid's owner--be worried?

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 1, 2011

Qaddafi Regime Rejects Rebel Terms for Ceasefire

The government refuses to withdraw from its "own cities"

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 1, 2011

Syrian Protests Persist Despite President's 'Conspiracy' Speech

Security forces killed several people in a town outside Damascus

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 1, 2011

Why You Never Hear Anything About Southern Libya

It's mostly desert, but there are developments there to watch

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 1, 2011

American Apparel Watch: A Bad Year Gets Worse

The clothing company may have to file for bankruptcy

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 1, 2011

Libyan Rebel Leader Outlines Conditions for Ceasefire

The opposition is still calling for Qaddafi to step down

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 31, 2011

What Libyan Defections Mean for Muammar Qaddafi

A top Libyan diplomat fled to Egypt following the foreign minister's arrival in London

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 31, 2011

The End of Ivory Coast's Power Struggle Reported 'Hours Away'

The winner of last November's election has surrounded the incumbent's stronghold

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 31, 2011

Why Libya Is Problematic for the Vatican

A Catholic official claims Western air strikes have killed 40 in Tripoli

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 31, 2011

Did Berkshire Heir Apparent Engage in Insider Trading?

David Sokol has unexpectedly resigned from Berkshire Hathaway

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 30, 2011

A Look at the Potential Leader of Free Libya's Doctoral Thesis

In 1988 Mahmoud Jibril wrote about the mercurial American attitude towards Libya

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 30, 2011

Arming the Libyan Rebels Could Hinge on One Word

The word? "Notwithstanding"

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 30, 2011

The Chances 'Cricket Diplomacy' Will Succeed in India

The prime ministers of India and Pakistan are watching today's semi-final match together

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 30, 2011

Syrian President Blames Unrest on Foreign Conspiracy

Bashar al-Assad addressed the nation after the regime's deadly crackdown on protesters

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 29, 2011

Should the West Arm Libya's Rebels?

Western officials hinted that they might on Tuesday

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 29, 2011

The Grocery Products Shrinking Before Your Very Eyes

Companies are quietly reducing product size in response to rising raw material costs

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 29, 2011

The Price Tag for Intervention in Libya

The Pentagon says that we've spent $550 million so far

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 29, 2011

Libyan Rebels Advance on Qaddafi's Hometown Suffers Setback

Change in momentum comes as world leaders convene in London

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 29, 2011

Syrian Cabinet Resigns as President Pledges Reform

Thousands gathered in Damascus to support the regime amidst mounting protests

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 29, 2011

In Tax Debate, Blodget Says GE and Times Both at Fault

General Electric has clarified its tweets defending the company's tax practices

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 28, 2011

General Electric Turns to Twitter to Defend Its Tax Practices

Public relations, in 140 characters

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 28, 2011

Silvio Berlusconi Spends a Day in Court

Italy's prime minister called himself "the most accused man in the universe"

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 28, 2011

Advice for Obama Before His Libya Speech

Pundits have plenty of idea of what the President should say

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 28, 2011

Factory Explosion Highlights Instability in Yemen

Talks for Yemen's president to step down have reportedly stalled

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 28, 2011

Libyan Rebels Advance Westwards

Russia has criticized the air strikes that have helped the opposition gain momentum

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 25, 2011

U.S. Will Still Lead Air Strikes After NATO Takes Over

Is the U.S. really about to take a more limited role?

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 25, 2011

The Various Reactions to the Fall of Canada's Prime Minister

Stephen Harper's Conservative government fell after a no-confidence vote

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 25, 2011

Hashing Out Diplomatic Details as NATO Takes Control

The coalition's controversial strikes were on display on Friday in Ajdabiya

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 25, 2011

Protests Spread in Syria as Clashes Once Again Turn Violent

There are reports of gunfire in Daraa and deaths in a nearby town

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 25, 2011

In Yemen, Competing Visions for What Friday Will Bring

Saleh has called for a "Friday of Peace," the protesters a "Friday of Departure"

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

Syrian Opposition Leaders Reject President's Concessions

After a crackdown, the regime raised worker salaries and promised to release detainees

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

With Turkey on Board, How Will NATO Define Protecting Civilians?

The U.N. mandate to "take all necessary measures" now takes center stage

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

Yemeni President May Step Down Within Days

Saleh is reportedly working out a deal with a rival military general

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

Report: NATO Taking Control of Libyan Operations

Turkey says it's demands have been met

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

The Next Chapter in European Debt Crisis: A Portugal Bailout?

Portugal's government collapsed on Wednesday after austerity measures were rejected

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

Qaddafi Challenges No-Fly Zone for First Time

The clash comes as Western air strikes fail to halt Qaddafi's ground assault

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

Deadly Crackdown in Syria

At least 25 are dead in the southern city of Daraa

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 24, 2011

Meet the Libyan Rebels the West Is Supporting

Putting faces and names to the people who are leading the Libyan uprising

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By Uri Friedman

Mar 23, 2011

The Battle for Misrata

The rebels, coalition forces, and Qaddafi's troops have converged in the strategic town

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