Karl Lindemann

Bio

After graduating from Tufts University, Karl spent a year in Syria studying Arabic. He slipped out just before the entire country exploded in uprisings against the oppressive Assad regime, and he currently resides in Washington, DC, where he is focused on Middle East policy and international development.
The Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Rolling Stone Cover Picture is Not Only Important, It's Necessary
By Karl Lindemann
Following the controversial Rolling Stone magazine cover featuring Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the person accused of setting off two bombs at the Boston Marathon, social and mass media exploded in condemnation. People wondered how someone suspected of…
Naftali Bennett: The Israel-Palestine Two State Solution Is Dead
By Karl Lindemann
Last Monday, the Israeli Minister of Industry and Trade, Naftali Bennett, said what many observers of the Israel-Palestine conflict have believed for some time now: "The idea that a Palestinian state will be formed in the land of Israel has come to…
The U.S. Military Just Took a Cue From Saudi Arabia and Convicted a Drunken Woman Of "Attempted Adultery"
By Karl Lindemann
The Los Angeles Times reports that a female staff sergeant in the Marine Corps has been convicted by a military judge of "attempted adultery" and lying to investigators. Her pay was docked $3,000 and she was given a letter of reprimand for the…
Egypt's Next Huge Problem is Crippling Bread and Gas Shortages
By Karl Lindemann
The Muslim Brotherhood-lead Egyptian government may be in for a very difficult summer due to potential impending wheat and diesel shortages. Egypt, which is one of the biggest wheat importing nations in the world, has halved its imports this year…
Predator Drones: Study Uncovers Obama Lies On Drone Program
By Karl Lindemann
Throughout the intensely secretive drone campaign the CIA under the Obama administration has undertaken over the last several years, high level government officials including President Barack Obama himself have gone to great lengths to assure…
State of the Union Address 2013: LIVE Coverage
By Karl Lindemann
On Tuesday, February 12 at 9 pm EST, President Barack Obama will address Congress and the nation in the 2013 State of the Union. Coming on the heels of a resounding Democratic victory in the November election, which saw majorities voting for Obama’s…
So it begins
By Karl Lindemann
9:33 - In case you don't feel like listening, you can find the text to the State of the Union address here. 9:31 - Manufacturing needs to be supported in the U.S. Announces three new manufacturing hubs and asks Congress to support 15 new hubs. 9:29…
Obama has entered the building
By Karl Lindemann
Obama is walking into the Capitol building and shaking every single person's hand. This might be awhile.
Details of Obama's speech revealed
By Karl Lindemann
Foreign Policy reports details of Obama's SOTU speech have been revealed. Several topics outlined below will be covered, especially jobs, the economy and immigration, but Obama will also focus on: Climate Change - Appealing from an economic…
Israeli Knesset Elections: What to Expect Next Week
By Karl Lindemann
On January 22, Israel will elect the members of the 19th Knesset, its main legislative body, in nationwide elections. The Knesset works in a multi-party parliamentary system, where the party, or a coalition of parties, with a majority of seats…