Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on July 30, 2023
A new Israeli PM would normally be invited to Washington immediately, but Biden has bent tradition by delaying Netanyahu’s invitation for several months. Israel’s judicial reform program is causing strain with the nation’s most vital ally. Ordinarily, newly elected Israeli prime ministers are invited to Washington fairly soon after taking office. It is a tradition […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on June 19, 2023
Saudi-funded LIV Golf has successfully taken over the sport. What is the oil-rich Arab monarchy going to do to and with golf? Mohammad bin Salman could be whitewashing the kingdom’s image, but his plans may be much broader. The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and LIV Golf announced this month that they will merge, shocking not only the […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at University of Denver Radio Ed on May 9, 2023
RadioEd is a biweekly podcast created by the DU Newsroom that taps into the University of Denver’s deep pool of bright brains to explore new takes on today’s top stories. See below for a transcript of this episode. Show Notes In the last month, the eyes of the international community have largely turned to Sudan, a […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on May 1, 2023
Israel has triumphed over its foes in a rough neighborhood. Still, Palestinians present a new challenge, or rather an old challenge in a different guise. Also, internal strife over the future of democracy presents an unprecedented challenge to Israel. Seventy-five years ago, the State of Israel announced its independence on former British Mandate territory that […]
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Published first at The Cipher Brief on April 20, 2023
BOOK: In the Nation’s Service: The Life and Times of George P. Shultz By Philip Taubman / Stanford University Press Reviewed by Ambassador Gary Grappo The Reviewer: Gary Grappo is a former U.S. ambassador who held senior positions including Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate […]