Posts, December 2003:

A symbol of hope: The capture of Saddam Hussein has more symbolic than military value, but symbols have power. This symbol has power to many people. Most foreigners will give it a cheer and think little more of it. Americans and supporters of the [...]

Review - Bodyguard in Hell: The war in Chechnya is as much out of the media here as in most other places. Some journalists know what's going on, and say it when they get a chance, but somehow they don't seem to get the chance [...]

Europe's balls of steel: Being an anti-American is an excersise in optimism. You must learn to be content with what little you have, and always look for the bright side of every tragedy. A few examples. Tragedy: All your predictions about the war in [...]

Humanitarian confusion: Are the Norwegian forces near Basra part of the occupation force or the stabilization force? Does anyone care? NTB thinks so: While Norway's government continues to describe their ongoing commitment to supplying troops in Iraq as a humanitarian mission - [...]

Apartheid-like conditions: NRK's Odd Karsten Tveit has never been popular with Norway's pro-Israeli camp. Now he's back as NRK's Middle East correspondent, warning about the "apartheid-like conditions" created by the new barrier Israel is building. Pro-Israeli viewers aren't happy. Their handicap has [...]