In an important Washington Post inside story Robert Mugabe is thoroughly and unmistakably displayed as a particularly ruthless, thuggish dictator. Which apologists can pretend otherwise now?
It was a fine accomplishment to get such detailed accounts of Mugabe's internal organization and its deliberations. Did the CIA possibly hand this story to the Post?
The more significant question is why all African states have not cut off ties with Zimbabwe and begun to assist what will have to be a guerrilla movement. Mugabe effectively has closed the door to lawful and peaceful change.
