The Two Worlds of Abu Sayyaf
Conflict in the Phillippines between Muslim rebels and government
Rethinking Sudan
The conflict in Sudan is considerably more complicated than the simple north-south, Muslim vs. Christian, Arab vs. African duality many of those now lobbying the administration present.
Human Trafficking Policies: Ships Passing in the Night
Combating the phenomenon [of human trafficking] will require holistic, interdisciplinary, and long-term approaches which address each aspect of the trafficking cycle.
Who’s the Rogue State Now?
Hardly a week goes by that the United States declines to sign a world treaty on security or the global environment-or threatens to withdraw from one it has already signed.
U.S. Policy on the UN Conference Wrong
The U.S. could have made a strong, positive impression by sending its African-American Secretary of State, a descendent of slaves, and making a forceful stand against racism. Instead, it chose to send a low-level delegation.
Small Arms Trafficking in the Americas
In pandering to the gun lobby, the Bush administration showed what little regard it has for strengthening international efforts to deal with trafficking in small arms.
A Costly U.S. Mistake on Germ Weapons
Americans, as citizens of the lone superpower, will be a prime target for the use of biological warfare.
Democrats Grill Bush State Department Official from the Right
There is little chance for changing Bush policy on the Middle East with the Democrats outflanking the administration on the right.
Mixed Signals on Missile Defense
On Saturday, July 14th the Pentagon conducted the fourth intercept test of the National Missile Defense (NMD) system.
The U.S. as Global Outcast: Growing Anti-Americanism
The growth of anti-Americanism is obvious not just in the Middle East and other third world conflict areas, but even within Western European countries long considered to be among America’s strongest allies.
Indonesia’s Hard Line Strengthens Secessionists in West Papua
Increasing repression by government forces is strengthening independence sentiment in Indonesia’s easternmost province of West Papua, also known as Irian Jaya.
A Much Wider War
In the coming weeks, Congress will begin to debate the wisdom of sending a billion additional dollars to the Andes region of South America.
Migration Talks Must Tie in to Trade Relationship or They Will Fall Short
What do Fox and Bush mean when they say they want progress on NAFTA?
The Russian Left Today
In Russia today we are seeing only the first stage in the creation of a new democratic movement.
The Conflict in Colombia: Implications for Ecuador’s National Security
The inability of the Colombian State to control its national territory and diverse armed groups is perceived to pose a threat to the other countries of the Andean region.