By the way, Patrick & Alexander Cockburn, although brothers, are not the same person. The 2nd article you reference is by Alexander, whereas the 1st is Patrick.
I'm not familiar with Alexander Cockburn's work, so I don't have a view on how well informed he might be.
Patrick Cockburn* is someone whose journalism I have followed, and he appears to be as scrupulous in his journalism, as he is brave (or foolhardy, depending on your point of view).
By the way, Patrick & Alexander Cockburn, although brothers, are not the same person. The 2nd article you reference is by Alexander, whereas the 1st is Patrick.
I'm not familiar with Alexander Cockburn's work, so I don't have a view on how well informed he might be.
Patrick Cockburn* is someone whose journalism I have followed, and he appears to be as scrupulous in his journalism, as he is brave (or foolhardy, depending on your point of view).