Commentary Series
Commentary Series
Dunsmore: Egyptian Vote
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Egyptians went to the polls this week for the first time since they overthrew dictator Hosni Mubarak last spring. But as commentator and former ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore tells us this morning , Egypt’s journey to democracy remains long and uncertain.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: More Than Thanks
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For a country at war for the decade since 9/11, Veteran’s Day – and Thanksgiving – have special meaning for those Americans and their families who have fought these wars, often at great sacrifice. Yet commentator and retired ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore senses a growing gap between those who have served and those who have not.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: Occupy Wall Street
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As the Occupy Wall Street protests continue to grow, so do calls for these protesters to define themselves and their demands. This morning commentator and veteran ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore gives us his view.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: Foreign Aid Cuts
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Foreign Aid has never been a very popular Federal budget item. And as commentator and veteran ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore tells us this morning, that’s particularly true this year.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: UN Veto
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The Palestinians are set to seek de-facto recognition as a state by the United Nations in a process that’s expected to officially begin today . As commentator and veteran ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore tells us this morning, it’s a process in which there will be no winners.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: Thoughts on 9/11
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In the years since the tragedy of 9/11, the United States has not had another major terrorist attack. But as commentator and veteran ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore tells is this morning , the efforts to achieve greater security have come with many significant and not always obvious costs.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: Ambiguous Ending
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All this week, we’ve been hearing a Sampler of recorded excerpts from this year’s Commentator Brunch. In response to the theme "Picture This," commentator Barrie Dunsmore recalled a dramatic and potentially dangerous moment – that ultimately ended in ambiguity.Commentary Series
Dunsmore: No More Mr. Nice Guy
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In recent days, President Barack Obama has been taking almost as much heat from members of his own party, as from the Republicans. This morning commentator and veteran ABC News diplomatic correspondent looks at the significance of this trend.Commentary Series
