Oil Trip
Oil is a mixed blessing for Nigeria, Liberia, and Chad. Columnist Emira Woods reports on how the rich have pocketed the profits and the poor have suffered the environmental consequences.
U.S. Ambivalence Undermining Historic Uganda Peace Talks
Historic peace talks currently underway in Uganda are the best opportunity to end Africa’s longest running war. Yet the Bush administration has been ambiguous about the U.S. position on the talks.
Who’s Arming Israel?
Everyone’s talking about the arms suppliers behind Hezbollah. But who’s supplying Israel?
Plan for Withdrawal
Given that Bush’s goals are unreachable, the only option is to change course and bring the troops home now.
The Earthquake and the U.S. Response
While Asia recovers from the tsunami, New Orleans is being pumped dry, and Pakistan mourns and rebuilds, we owe it to the victims of these tragedies to learn from past mistakes.
U.S. Leads the World in Sale of Military Goods
As insecurity mounts from Najaf to New Orleans, more weapons and high-tech military equipment are flowing into some of the globe’s most vulnerable and war-torn regions.
A Declaration Of War
Bush declares war on the world,