A Siamese Tragedy
The recent coup in Thailand marks the downfall of democracy in Thailand. Will it also signal a retreat from democracy worldwide?
Ten Reasons Why the Wal-Mart Pundits Are Wrong
Rebutting the conservative pundits and corporate flacks who have been singing Wal-Mart’s virtues.
Oil Trip
Oil is a mixed blessing for Nigeria, Liberia, and Chad. Columnist Emira Woods reports on how the rich have pocketed the profits and the poor have suffered the environmental consequences.
South Africa’s Political Turmoil
The race for South Africa’s new leader has already begun. The choice will have significant international implications.
Cleaving a False Divide in Latin America
U.S. pundits need to stop labeling the regions many progressive leaders as members of the good left or bad left.
The Collapse of the Second Front
The Bush administration created an imaginary front against terrorism in North Africa. This fiction has had some terrifying results.
Fiesta!
The Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano writes about foreign policy with the flair of a poet.
Africa Falls Off the IMF Agenda (Again)
A shuffling of the Fund’s voting shares slashed Africa’s already minimal decision-making power. While unfair, the move is just a symptom of what’s wrong with the IMF.
Postcard from Jenin
Postcard from Jenin Palestine Israel IDF
U.S. War on Iran – a possibility?
UFPJ Talking Points #45: Threats of a U.S. attack on Iran continue.
Why Do They Hate US?
Commenting on an exhibition of political cartoons from around the world, international pollster Clay Ramsay provides some insights into Why They Hate Us.
Pens Not Swords
Sarah Browning writes about how poets have used their distinctive voices to protest war, from the 5th century BC to the ongoing conflict in Iraq.
Bush at the UN: Annotated
At the UN, George W. Bush praised democracy and diplomacy in the Middle East. Stephen Zunes gives you the real story.
Engaging Islam
Should the United States emphasize democracy or humanist religious traditions in its approach to global Islam? FPIF’s Najum Mushtaq and Abdeslam Maghraoui of the U.S. Institute of Peace offer two different answers.
Emphasis Should Be On Shared Sacrifice, Not Personal Gain
When it comes to war profiteering everyone should be outraged.
Development Requires Local Empowerment
Poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa won’t come through a quick fix.
Roh v. W
The more intriguing reason for Roh’s meager welcome in Washington is how President Bush’s own personal preferences shape American media reporting.
When Ceasefires Fail
Violent clashes have destroyed a four-year ceasefire in Sri Lanka. Heres one place where the United States (and the UN) could make a difference before its too late.
Now It’s Personal
All too often, we leave the field open for the administration to occupy the mental bandwidth of the population with the faces and stories that it wants to promote.
We Need Action on Real Threats At Home
The people of this country need and deserve not partisan spinning, but action on the real threats close to home.
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