Treaties in the Time of Anthrax: The United States Should Strengthen the Ban on Bio-Weapons
If nothing is done to take international action to strengthen the ban on germ weapons, the future may hold far more damaging attacks with newer and deadlier agents, genetically engineered to be unidentifiable and untreatable.
Developing Countries, Global Financial Governance, and the Group of Twenty
The creation of the G-20 totally ignored the serious and continued efforts of the developing countries, speaking collectively through their Group of 24 (G-24), to collaborate with the G-7 and other industrial countries in the creation of a more effective
Why the U.S. Did Not Overthrow Saddam Hussein
There are many valid critiques of U.S. policy toward Iraq before, during, and after the Gulf War. Failing to invade and overthrow the Iraqi government, however, is not one of them.
Hawks Take Aim at Iraq
With the new conflict in Iraq, the stakes for the future U.S. role in the world could not be higher.
The Natural Ally and the Tactical Ally
In the vaguely defined international coalition in the “war against terrorism” India and Pakistan occupy perhaps the most uncomfortable positions.
Frankenstein’s Lament in Kuwait
The radical Islamist message falls on fertile ground.
Militarization in the Age of Globalization
In the aftermath of the September 11 tragedies, arms production and sales worldwide will likely continue their upward trajectory–encouraged by national policies and supported by multilateral economic institutions.
Don’t Short-Change Nuclear Safety: Tightening Security Around Nuclear Storage Facilities Should Be an Urgent National Priority
The costs of fixing America’s nuclear vulnerabilities may be high, but the price of doing too little may prove far greater.
America’s “Talibanization”?
Some new policies resemble extremism more than the values our country was founded upon.
The War in Afghanistan is Far From Over
Afghanistan’s complex and violent tribal and ethnic politics has swallowed up great powers before. It remains to be seen whether the United States will become the next victim.