The Gulf War: 8 Myths
Washington’s misguided policies toward Iraq but have warped the overall thrust of U.S. foreign and military policy for the past decade.
Rumsfeld Reconsidered: An Ideologue in Moderate’s Clothing
The Rumsfeld Commission report is, at its core, a landmark in political spin control, not a landmark in objective analysis of the threats facing our nation.
The Military Budget Under Bush: Early Warning Signs
Given the situation in Washington, how fast will the military budget continue to rise in the administration of George W. Bush?
Top 200: The Rise of Corporate Global Power
As citizen movements the world over launch activities to counter aspects of economic globalization, the growing power of private corporations is becoming a central issue.
Fire, Earth, and Water
An assessment of the environmental, safety and health Impacts of the Cerro Grande Fire on Los Alamos National Laboratory,
Beating About the Bush
For those who see George W. Bush as a dummy, the question is, who are his ventriloquists?
The Coming Apathy: Africa Policy Under a Bush Administration
A Bush presidency portends a return to the blatantly anti-African policies of the Reagan-Bush years, characterized by a general disregard for black people and a perception of Africa as a social welfare case.
President George W. Bush and the “Other” Europe
Bush and his East-European ties
Republican Rule and the IFIs
The U.S. has a long history, spanning both Republican and Democratic administrations, of advocating openness and accountability at the IFIs.
Bush’s Middle East Policy: Look to his Advisers
There is little in the above record to suggest a major departure in Middle East policy when Bush takes office in January.
Bush’s Nuclear Doctrine: From MAD to NUTS?
Foreign policy issues were mostly an afterthought during the 2000 presidential campaign, and they continue to take a back seat in President-elect George W. Bushs discussions of the priorities of his incoming administration.
The Bush Administration: What Can We Expect for the Pentagon?
An analysis of defense under Bush, in light of the new defense secretary nominee.
A First Glance at the New Administration’s Policy Toward Russia
It is difficult to say what any new administrations policy will be by the end of the presidents term of office.
We Do Guns–Not Plagues
We should not accept, as fate, the feeling that, if our leaders do not lead, nothing can be done.
The Election: Seen From Overseas
Smirked the Statesman of Calcutta, “Foreigners are watching with bemusement the spectacle of Americans tying themselves up in knots over election results.
Vietnam
As President Clinton goes to Vietnam this week, he carries with him a heavy weight of legacy from Americas longest war.
Zimbabwe: Intersection of Human Rights, Land Reform, and Regional Security
Contentious debates in Zimbabwe resonate across Southern Africa, reflecting the post-apartheid struggles for human rights, economic redistribution, and security.
Little Shift in Foreign Policy Under “President” George W. Bush
With the likelihood that Texas Governor George W. Bush will become the next president of the United States, there needs to be serious thought as to what kind of foreign policy can be expected over the next four years.
Progressive Unilateralism? U.S. Unilateralism, Progressive Internationalism, and Alternatives to Neoliberalism
In the recent debate on permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with China, some progressives argued that failure to ratify the bilateral deal would constitute a retreat into unilateralism.
Clinton’s Failure In The Mideast Crisis
The United States should certainly maintain its commitment to Israelâs legitimate security needs. What needs to be questioned is the Clinton administrationâs support for Israelâs ongoing occupation and its violations of basic human rights.
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