Moving the Chains: Congress and the War in Iraq
War opponents must avoid a circular firing squad and encourage moderate Republicans–especially Senators–to join the anti-war camp.
The Iraqi Refugee Crisis
While the U.S. debates whether a civil war is raging in Iraq, the UN estimates that 2.6 million Iraqis have fled violence in their country causing a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.
The Future of the Anti-War Movement
While we don’t have white and black water fountains or blacks on the back of the bus anymore, we haven’t gone to the next step to ensure that our movement is integrated.
Iraqis in Despair
While politicians in Washington argue over the future of Iraq, half a world away a bloody battle for the soul of Iraq is being fought by Iraqis who are paying a high price for the U.S. occupation.
The Sins of Walter Reed
The appalling treatment of veterans at Walter Reed hospital can’t be resolved simply by rehabbing a few buildings and firing a few officials.
Tampering With the Evidence
Vol. 2, No. 10
Keeping All Options on the Table: A Roadmap to Negotiation or War?
Vice President Dick Cheney says “all options are on the table” when it comes to war with Iran, but what does he really mean?
No Democracy Yet in Thailand
The military promised to rid Thailand of corruption. So far, all the coup leaders have done is rid the country of democracy.
Political Keywords: A Guide for Students, Activists, and Everyone Else
Written by renowned political philosopher Andrew Levine, Political Keywords guides readers through today’s most commonly used- and misused- political terminology.
Americas Musharraf Dilemma
Hardliners in Washington want Pakistans leader to crack down on terrorists, but hardliners in Islamabad are deeply ambivalent. Whats a poor dictator to do?
Just Climate Change?
Vol. 2, No. 9
Oil Grab in Iraq
A new Iraqi law proposes to open the country’s currently nationalized oil system to foreign corporate control.
Lt. Watada-an American Hero
If we all had Lt. Watada’s courage, we could finally facilitate an end to the Iraq War.
Investors Aim to Profit from Zambia’s Poverty
“Vulture Fund” is example of profiteering at its worst.
Food and Trade: Dialogue
FPIF asked Anuradha Mittal of the Oakland Institute and Gawain Kripke of Oxfam whether international trade is good for agriculture or not. Mittal sees free trade as hazardous to farmers and farming. Kripke sees a role for trade in sustainable development. While they agree on many points, here they also take issue with each other’s positions.
Trade Can Play A Role in Agricultural Development
FPIF asked Anuradha Mittal of the Oakland Institute and Gawain Kripke of Oxfam whether international trade is good for agriculture or not. Mittal sees free trade as hazardous to farmers and farming. Kripke sees a role for trade in sustainable development. While they agree on many points, here they also take issue with each other’s positions.
Free Trade Doesn’t Help Agriculture
FPIF asked Anuradha Mittal of the Oakland Institute and Gawain Kripke of Oxfam whether international trade is good for agriculture or not. Mittal sees free trade as hazardous to farmers and farming. Kripke sees a role for trade in sustainable development. While they agree on many points, here they also take issue with each other’s positions.
Villagers Challenge U.S. Military in South Korea
Plans to hand land over to the U.S. military meet with resistance.
On Chomsky
Vol. 2, No. 8
Chomsky on Iran, Iraq, and the Rest of the World
In a new interview, Noam Chomsky talks about U.S. war plans, what you don’t read in the mainstream media, and why international affairs are run like the mafia.
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