Geography is a Flavor
It is often said that Americans learn their geography only when a war prompts the TV news to display a map, with helpful arrows and starbursts to indicate ground assaults and aerial attacks amid the confusing borders and hard-to-pronounce place names.
Blair to Brown: Something New Under the Sun?
The new British prime minister wants to limit his own war powers? What gives? What else does he have in mind?
Bush Launches New Middle East Initiative
UFPJ Talking Points #51: The plan is narrower and more constrained than before.
The Future of Western Sahara
Moroccos plan for autonomy falls well short of what is necessary to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Western Sahara.
Our Man in Pakistan?
The recent assault on the Red Mosque in Islamabad seems to be the latest example of “our man in Pakistan” doing our bidding despite his questionable credentials. But this week, Foreign Policy In Focus gives you a very different picture of the Red Mosque assault.
Is the Right Really Rising Up Against the Iraq Occupation?
Activists need to be wary of their intentions and not let them co-opt the message that it’s time for withdrawal.
Enabling the Indonesian Military
The United States has a long history of complicity in Indonesia’s human rights abuses. As columnist Conn Hallinan explains, the Bush administration is unfortunately upholding that tradition.
Africa: Green Revolution or Rainbow Evolution?
Kofi Annan and the Bill Gates want to bring the Green Revolution to Africa. Will this herald a new age for African agriculture or the destruction of the continent’s biodiversity?
Counting Troops in Iraq
Congress is finally talking withdrawal but no one is talking about how many U.S. troops will remain in Iraq.
We’re Number 96!
We are unquestionably the wealthiest nation in the world. But the question is, in this age of globalization, what are we doing with it?
Latin America Rising: U.S. Role Turned Upside Down
Latin America is leading a historic break from the failed policies of the International Monetary Fund.
Musharrafs Madrasa Muddle
The Pakistani presidents commando raid against Islamic militants achieved only a Pyrrhic victory.
Putting the President in His Place
Congress can scale back the imperial presidency by acting now on Iraq and signing statements.
Turkey vs. Iraq?
Turkey is massing troops on its border with Iraq. Can it be dissuaded from invading?
Listen To The World A Minute, Please
A majority of Americans and the world want a change in Bush’s failed foreign policy.
Interview with David Mura
The Japanese American writer talks with E. Ethelbert Miller about Asia, racism, and the foreign policy of Minnesota.
Out of Burma
Novels about Burma are all the rage. Kyi May Kaung discusses the Burmese novels that you havent read yet.
Militarizing Mexico: The New War on Drugs
The United States’ ill-conceived war on drugs has failed at home and failed in Colombia. As columnist Laura Carlsen explains, Mexico is up next.
Change and No Change at IMF
The selection of another Europe to head the IMF will only further marginalize the institution.
Iraq Equals Israel?
By comparing Iraq to Israel, Bush did the cause of Middle East reform little good.
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