How to predict a tornado: What do we know?

Currently we can do this with as much as 15-20 minutes warning. But forecasting actual tornadoes is beyond our reach now.

Do current scandals have some potential to haunt Obama and Dems in the future?

Like many previous presidencies embroiled in these types of scandals, Obama’s White House has been slow to respond.

Irregular quote of the day

Iranian newspaper Hamshahri in: “Iran dismisses Argo best picture Oscar.”

What to expect from John Kerry’s first trip abroad as Secretary of State?

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland suggested this first Kerry’s trip will be first of all more broadly as a listening tour. How would you describe it, what would you say Kerry’s priorities are? Read few comments.

Obama’s SOTU: A bold speech or just a speech about everything?

Read few comments.

Will Hillary Clinton run for White House in 2016? She probably doesn’t know either

And most politicians say they don’t want to run for president. 

Women in combat? Yes!

The Pentagon to declare lifting a ban on women serving in combat. How revolutionary is this act and what added value it may give to military? And BTW, is it a right decision in your opinion?

China, Don’t Be Stupid

This article was originally published in Education About Asia, Winter 2012 Edition.

Iran in 2013: What to expect?

I know that we do not have a crystal ball but what would you describe as the most likely scenario related to Iran in 2013: A war or the situation will basically stay the same with more sanctions and some negotiations? Or perhaps you see any signs that could lead to some kind of positive breakthrough?

Ben Affleck as a politician? Not yet, not yet…

There were some speculation that Ben Affleck may run for Senate seat to replace John Kerry. Though he denied it the American politics have witnessed actors turned politicians in the past. Would you say that Affleck would be an interesting candidate?