Russia Mulls A New Unilateralism
Russia’s former republics have fixed borders, but Russia’s conception of its own southern frontier appears to remain undefined. After a casual meeting with the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in Aktau, Kazakhstan on July 6
Sudan: Growing Pressure for Harder Line Against Khartoum
“The window of opportunity for peace in Sudan is beginning to close,” according to the report.
Slouching Toward Johannesburg: U.S. is a Long Way from Sustainability
Slouching Toward Johannesburg: U.S. is a Long Way from Sustainability
View Abroad: Bush’s War on Terrorism Is Floundering
For America’s allies, the new Bush Doctrine of attacking people before they attack us, known as “first strike,” is another example of a bull-in-a-china shop approach to world affairs.
Bulletin from Bali: What Are We Going to Do About the United States?
The United Nations will hold the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), an international conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, ostensibly to create a new model of sustainable development that integrates economic development, social justice, a
Nuclear War in South Asia
There is reason to believe nuclear capability may make the chances of war worse in South Asia.
Venezuela’s Failed Coup, the U.S.’ Role, and the Future of Hugo Chávez
Chávez assumed the presidency of Venezuela in 1998 at the head of what he called a Bolivarian Revolution.
Bush Plays Shell Game with African Lives
Intended to stave off the embarrassment of coming empty-handed to a summit trumpeted as focusing on Africa, the White House initiative is in fact a cynical move to derail more effective action against AIDS.
Linking Textiles to Labor Standards: Prospects for Cambodia and Vietnam
Washington representative of the Fund for Reconciliation and Development, a nonprofit organization advocating for normal economic, cultural, educational, and diplomatic relations with Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
President Bush the Martyr
Last night’s long-awaited speech by President Bush was to set the pace for the Palestinians and Israelis to step back from the vicious and bloody cycle of violence that has gripped them for nearly two years.
Fallacies of U.S. Plans to Invade Iraq
In the event of a U.S. invasion of Iraq, a lack of regional support would have more than just political implications.
Emergency Loya Jirga: Strength In Numbers?
Planners have to consider how to make the Loya Jirga fair and accessible to the country’s largely illiterate population, and keep it from becoming a platform for tribal, political, and ethnic violence.
America’s Nuclear End Game
As long as the U.S., China, Britain, France, Russia, and Israel have nuclear weapons, we will all live on the edge of the abyss.
Watch Out Kofi Annan: Washington’s New Witch Hunt
Under Bush, it is becoming increasingly evident that the U.S. can cause more damage to multilateral organizations by staying in them and shaping them to its ends.
A Cure for the CIA’s Disease
Apparently, the CIA has returned to the policy world, which calls into question the kind of dope it is willing to provide to the White House.
The World Food Summit: What Went Wrong?
While governments seem blind to the ways their policies enforce hunger and impoverishment for hundreds of millions of people, others see this harsh reality with clarity.
America’s Global Leadership Measured by International Law
The Bush administration would be wise to be gentle with the fabric that binds our world together.
Military Training Programs: A Need for Oversight and Human Rights Courses
Congress should ensure effective public oversight of all training programs and resist President Bush’s request to drop human rights considerations as a pre-condition to military aid.
Supporting Indonesia’s Military Bad Idea Second Time Around
Bush administration officials argue that the Indonesian army has reformed since the bad old days of two years ago and needs our help in its struggle against terrorism. They are wrong.
Bush’s Speech a Setback for Peace
President George W. Bush’s speech on Monday represents a setback for Middle East peace.
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