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Writer of fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. Author of The Last Refuge: Yemen, al-Qaeda, and America's War in Arabia

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Registrerte seg februar 2011
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    1. mar.

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  2. for 14 timer siden

    I once spent a few days driving around eastern Yemen trying to find Bir Barhout. Cool footage

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    More footage from inside Barhaout Well.
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  3. for 16 timer siden

    Very much looking forward to this book.

    Here it is!! BROTHER ALIVE by , coming August ’22. This book!! Zain is an amazing stylist and the plot is extraordinary. An exploration of Muslim American identity, sexuality, capitalism, and control, it’s vibrant with imagination and absolutely alive.
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    The Yale Journal of International Law () has a new Article opening for its print edition and has reopened submissions on . It's a great opportunity for anyone with a piece ready to go!

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    15. sep.

    New report coming out this week to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (2001 AUMF).

    👉 COMING SOON | Overkill: Reforming the Legal Basis for the U.S. War on Terror A new report on why the U.S. needs better rules for the war on terror, out this Friday.
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  6. 15. sep.

    The literary world is tough. Yesterday Richard Powers makes the Booker shortlist with Bewilderment, today Dwight Garner takes the novel to task in the NYT.

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  7. 14. sep.

    A great review of two hostage memoirs by in the Yemen Review:

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    14. sep.

    “Afghanistan is a warning to Yemenis on all sides of the current conflict.The Anti-Houthi side will fret about their future should the Saudis withdraw.Pro-Houthi side will see a template for a quick.."My commentary about the Afghani scenario in Yemen

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    14. sep.

    Obviously, the Saudi-led coalition is losing popularity in the" liberated" territories, as the Saudi-backed government is taking no actions to help address the dire economic conditions.

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  10. 14. sep.

    Drone strikes are dependent on intel and if that intel is faulty it doesn't matter how accurate the weapon systems is.

    “Was he an aid worker or an ISIS-K operative,” asked “I don’t know,” said . “You’d think you’d kind of know before you off someone with a predator drone,” said Paul.
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  11. 14. sep.

    Job alert: The Carnegie Endowment is looking for a director and senior fellow for its Middle East program:

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  12. 14. sep.

    I haven't yet read Bewilderment (out next week), but I'm excited to see on the Booker short list for Great Circle

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  13. 14. sep.

    Excited to read more from in the NYT

    That's my face!
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  14. 14. sep.

    As a bonus re-aired and updated the radio version of 60 Words here:

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  15. 14. sep.

    The US has now withdrawn from Afghanistan, which to some suggests the end of the "forever wars." But the AUMF isn't going anywhere, which means the wars aren't really ending they're just moving further out of sight.

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  16. 14. sep.

    Today is the 20th Anniversary of the 2001 AUMF. A few (seven) years ago, I wrote about the 60 words that govern much of what the US has done - Guantanamo, drone strikes, renditions, SEAL raids, etc - since Sept. 11.

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    14. sep.

    CIA's Cohen: we have seen some indications of Al Qaeda movement to Afghanistan.

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  18. 14. sep.

    Also has written some great profiles lately of Colson Whitehead and Richard Powers, hoping there is more to come during the fall books season.

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  19. 14. sep.

    This is almost exactly what I imagined Richard Powers to be --> "Another time, when he spotted some roadside litter, he muttered, “Bipeds,” shaking his head in dismay."

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    13. sep.

    TUNE IN TOMORROW (9/14) at 10am EST/4:00 CET! Join , Tim Lenderking, and Beasley for a conversation about the humanitarian crisis in , moderated by . Hear what must be done now to save lives. Watch here:

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    Millions of Yemeni families need our help NOW. This coming Tuesday, join , Tim Lenderking and I for a conversation about the humanitarian crisis in , moderated by . Tune in on 14 Sept. at 10am ET / 4pm CET here:
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  21. 13. sep.

    This is a worrying development in an area that is far from the front lines

    Protests continue in , the provincial capital of and other coastal areas over the currency devaluation and deteriorating basic services, demanding the departure of the “corrupt" authorities.
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