The Iraqi Constitution
The signing of the interim Iraqi “constitution” by the Governing Council represents a significant step in U.S. efforts to legitimize its invasion and occupation of Iraq.
The Cross of Iron
With less than a year before the next election, the recent scandal over a sweetheart deal to lease air tankers from the Boeing Corporation underlines the enormous and disturbing power the arms industry exerts on American politics.
Whither the Special Relationship? Bush, Blair, and Britain’s Future
The recent spectacle of President George W. Bush being paraded through the streets of London by Tony Blair to celebrate the “Special Relationship,” provokes the question of what is so special about it.
Capturing Saddam Hussein: Will It Mean a New Day for Iraq?
The capture of Saddam Hussein is an historic event by any standard. But aside from providing some dramatic footage for global TV audiences, what has really changed, for the people of Iraq, the Middle East, the United States, or the world?
The Axis of Incoherence
The recent capture of Saddam Hussein serves as a distraction from the real issue: the lack of a viable exit strategy from Iraq.
Bush Administration is Undermining Democracy in Palestine
The Bush administration has used this climate to challenge the independence of all U.S. aid organizations.
Fighting By the Rules, Not Against Them
The military maxim in Iraq might be summarized inelegantly as, “Do nothing that boosts or gives comfort to the guerrilla cause.”
Terrorist Attacks in Turkey: Why and How?
It remains to be seen whether a new marker has been set in al Qaeda’s range.
Israelis and Palestinians Attempt to Jumpstart the Peace Process Despite Washington’s Support for Sharon
Attempts at negotiation between Israel and Palestine despite Bush’s efforts
Miami’s Trade Troubles
Negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) failed before they ever began.
Spoilers Gatecrash the Iraq Spoils Party
Despite new offers for broader participation in Iraq’s reconstruction bonanza, the United States-convened donors’ conference on Iraq ended in stifled disappointment, with only $13 billion raised–a far cry from the $36 billion target. To dampen expectatio
A Wall by Any Other Name
War and walls have demonstrably failed to make good neighbors in the Middle East. That leaves peace the “road less traveled.”
Bush & Congress Ignore Breakthrough in Peace Process
In what may be the most hopeful development in years to establish a permanent Israeli-Palestinian peace, an unofficial group of Palestinian and Israeli political leaders announced on October 12 that they had agreed to a detailed framework that would end t
U.S. Getting Tougher on Serbia
One thing is certain–America has lost patience, and wants to see the remaining war crimes suspects rounded up. Belgrade and Zagreb have run out of time.
Belgrade Faces Indictee Dilemma
erbia plunged itself into confrontation with The Hague–and possibly also the international community–this week, by refusing to hand over four former commanders in Kosovo whose indictments were made public on October 20.