Articles related to "Henry Kissinger"
Is Henry Kissinger a War Criminal?
American Attorney General Eric Holder is looking into torture allegations against Bush administration officials; an older case remains unanswered.
war crimes • war criminals • henry kissinger • crimes against humanity • vietnam war
American Attorney General Eric Holder is looking into torture allegations against Bush administration officials; an older case remains unanswered.
war crimes • war criminals • henry kissinger • crimes against humanity • vietnam war
Censorship, 2001
Here's a short report on the latest attempts at censorship.
media issues • censorship • cs lewis • eminem • henry kissinger
Here's a short report on the latest attempts at censorship.
media issues • censorship • cs lewis • eminem • henry kissinger
Chicken Soup for the International Relations Soul
More light reading. This time former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's Latest book.
henry kissinger • us foriegn policy • globalization • george bush
More light reading. This time former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's Latest book.
henry kissinger • us foriegn policy • globalization • george bush
On War Crimes Part II: Kissinger, Hitchens, & Pinochet
A look at writer Christopher Hitchens latest book the Trial of Henry Kissinger. Hitchens claims that Kissinger is in fact a war criminal for his role in Vietnam among other events. But can world leaders be taken to court?
henry kissinger • christopher hitchens • war crime • vietnam • nixon
A look at writer Christopher Hitchens latest book the Trial of Henry Kissinger. Hitchens claims that Kissinger is in fact a war criminal for his role in Vietnam among other events. But can world leaders be taken to court?
henry kissinger • christopher hitchens • war crime • vietnam • nixon
The Nixon Doctrine and Detente
In the wake of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were prepapred to accept some degree of American decline in a multipolar world.
late cold war • detente • richard nixon • henry kissinger • realpolitik
In the wake of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were prepapred to accept some degree of American decline in a multipolar world.
late cold war • detente • richard nixon • henry kissinger • realpolitik
Georgian Conflict Forces the U.S. to Take Sides
The South Ossetia War is actually a conflict between Russia and the United States. The world is waiting to see what the White House's reaction will be.
south ossetia war • russian occupation • russian military occupation • saakashvili • georgia
The South Ossetia War is actually a conflict between Russia and the United States. The world is waiting to see what the White House's reaction will be.
south ossetia war • russian occupation • russian military occupation • saakashvili • georgia
Timothy Geithner and BlackRock Inc.
The AIG bonus fiasco cast a critical eye on Geithner. The benefactors of the bailouts he administered at the New York Federal Reserve Bank deserve equal scrutiny.
kissinger associates • blackrock inc. • blackrock inc. receives no-bid contracts • new york federal reserve bailout aig • new york federal reserve buy-out bear stearns
The AIG bonus fiasco cast a critical eye on Geithner. The benefactors of the bailouts he administered at the New York Federal Reserve Bank deserve equal scrutiny.
kissinger associates • blackrock inc. • blackrock inc. receives no-bid contracts • new york federal reserve bailout aig • new york federal reserve buy-out bear stearns
Jewish Rulers in Foreign Lands-II
The Jews, though victims of social bigotry, rose to be powerful rulers in some countries in modern times as well as in the ancient times.
jewish rulers • diaspora jews • foreign countries • modern times • social bigotry
The Jews, though victims of social bigotry, rose to be powerful rulers in some countries in modern times as well as in the ancient times.
jewish rulers • diaspora jews • foreign countries • modern times • social bigotry
The Effects of the Iraq War
The Vietnam War created doubts in Americans' minds about their government's ability to win a war. Over three decades later, the Iraq War is having the same effect.
iraq war effect • iraq vietnam • americans foreign policy iraq • america's ability war • iraq vietnam war cost
The Vietnam War created doubts in Americans' minds about their government's ability to win a war. Over three decades later, the Iraq War is having the same effect.
iraq war effect • iraq vietnam • americans foreign policy iraq • america's ability war • iraq vietnam war cost
The Nixon Presidency
Richard Nixon is surely best remembered for the Watergate scandal and subsequent resignation. There is certainly much more to his time in office than that, however.
richard milhous nixon • nixon presidency • vietnam war • watergate scandal • nixon domestic affairs
Richard Nixon is surely best remembered for the Watergate scandal and subsequent resignation. There is certainly much more to his time in office than that, however.
richard milhous nixon • nixon presidency • vietnam war • watergate scandal • nixon domestic affairs
Timothy Geithner and AIG Have History
Geithner condemned AIG for its payout of $165 million in retention bonuses after accepting $70 billion in aid. It was a stain on a long and amicable relationship.
timothy geithner and aig • aig bonuses • geithner knew • loophole in obama's economic stimulus package • kissinger associates
Geithner condemned AIG for its payout of $165 million in retention bonuses after accepting $70 billion in aid. It was a stain on a long and amicable relationship.
timothy geithner and aig • aig bonuses • geithner knew • loophole in obama's economic stimulus package • kissinger associates
Realpolitik and Idealism in Foreign Policy
European and American foreign policy initiatives followed moralist approaches of idealism or the ruthless actions of Realpolitik to achieve goals favorable to the state.
realpolitik as state policy • realpolitik versus idealism • historical examples of realism in foreign policy • cardinal richelieu and raison d'etat • morality and state policy
European and American foreign policy initiatives followed moralist approaches of idealism or the ruthless actions of Realpolitik to achieve goals favorable to the state.
realpolitik as state policy • realpolitik versus idealism • historical examples of realism in foreign policy • cardinal richelieu and raison d'etat • morality and state policy
The Crimean War 1853 - 1856
The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.
crimean war • causes of the crimean war • effects of the crimean war • crimean war and nicholas i • course of the crimean war
The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.
crimean war • causes of the crimean war • effects of the crimean war • crimean war and nicholas i • course of the crimean war
Here's to You, Mrs. Harrison
Kay Harrison--the woman behind the pages of <I>The Washington Post</I>--died last week due to an accidental bump on the head. The worlds of publishing and society will long keep her memory.
kay harrison • katherine harrison • washington post • women • media
Kay Harrison--the woman behind the pages of <I>The Washington Post</I>--died last week due to an accidental bump on the head. The worlds of publishing and society will long keep her memory.
kay harrison • katherine harrison • washington post • women • media
A Life to Remember
A look at the remarkable life of Katherine Graham, the woman who changed the faces of journalism and politics in Washington.
katherine graham • the washington post • publisher • journalism
A look at the remarkable life of Katherine Graham, the woman who changed the faces of journalism and politics in Washington.
katherine graham • the washington post • publisher • journalism
Few Nobel Peace Prize Winners Black, or Women
The Nobel Peace Prize acknowledges powerful activists who have advanced the cause of peace under the most trying circumstances. How diverse is the roster of winners?
nobel peace prize • diversity • nobel • winner • gender
The Nobel Peace Prize acknowledges powerful activists who have advanced the cause of peace under the most trying circumstances. How diverse is the roster of winners?
nobel peace prize • diversity • nobel • winner • gender
God Goes Balistic for NukeTalk
Complex 2030 and Reliable Replacement Warhead project provide basis for faithful to discuss nation's and world's nuclear future and its spiritual implications.
complex 2030 • reliable replacement warhead • department of energy • california council of churches • national council of churches
Complex 2030 and Reliable Replacement Warhead project provide basis for faithful to discuss nation's and world's nuclear future and its spiritual implications.
complex 2030 • reliable replacement warhead • department of energy • california council of churches • national council of churches
Movie Review – Watchmen
The film Watchmen makes the impossible a reality: A near perfect translation into film of what is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of comics.
watchmen • zack snyder • rorshach • nite owl • dr. manhattan
The film Watchmen makes the impossible a reality: A near perfect translation into film of what is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of comics.
watchmen • zack snyder • rorshach • nite owl • dr. manhattan
The Colbert Report Gets Indie Cred
Recent episodes of the Colbert Report have featured live performances from musicians off the beaten path, a twist on the show's generally satirical nature
the colbert report • the flaming lips • the mountain goats • live performances • comedy central
Recent episodes of the Colbert Report have featured live performances from musicians off the beaten path, a twist on the show's generally satirical nature
the colbert report • the flaming lips • the mountain goats • live performances • comedy central
A Nation Restored - Part I
Afghanistan is in need of being restored - and the United States, United Nations, and the Afghans themselves must commit themselves to creating the necessary infrastructure to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a terrorist homeland.
afghan • afghanistan • kabul • taliban • uzbek
Afghanistan is in need of being restored - and the United States, United Nations, and the Afghans themselves must commit themselves to creating the necessary infrastructure to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a terrorist homeland.
afghan • afghanistan • kabul • taliban • uzbek
Alliances and Mobilization in 1914 Europe
Entangling alliances in 1914 ensured that any provocation would set into motion the intricate military mobilization schedules dragging the Great Powers into World War.
alliances in world war one • mobilization and world war one • reinsurance treaty of 1887 • who started world war one • the russian steamroller in wwi
Entangling alliances in 1914 ensured that any provocation would set into motion the intricate military mobilization schedules dragging the Great Powers into World War.
alliances in world war one • mobilization and world war one • reinsurance treaty of 1887 • who started world war one • the russian steamroller in wwi
Congress of Vienna and Conservatism in 1815
The goals of the Congress of Vienna included confronting constitutionalism, nationalism, & revolutionary ideology by creating a system designed to preserve conservatism.
congress of vienna and conservatism • congress of vienna and constitutionalism • rise of nationalism in europe • goals of the congress of vienna • the concert of europe preserves the peace in europ
The goals of the Congress of Vienna included confronting constitutionalism, nationalism, & revolutionary ideology by creating a system designed to preserve conservatism.
congress of vienna and conservatism • congress of vienna and constitutionalism • rise of nationalism in europe • goals of the congress of vienna • the concert of europe preserves the peace in europ
Doonesbury Hits The Big 3-0
Midlife Crisis For Cutting-Edge Comic?
doonesbury • comic • comic strip • newspaper • cartoon
Midlife Crisis For Cutting-Edge Comic?
doonesbury • comic • comic strip • newspaper • cartoon
Italian Unification and Camillo Cavour
Italian unification is indebted to Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi, but the policies and actions of Camillo Cavour ensured the Risorgimento.
unification of italy • italian unification and count cavour • cavour and the unification of italy • events leading to the unification of italy • creating a modern italy
Italian unification is indebted to Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi, but the policies and actions of Camillo Cavour ensured the Risorgimento.
unification of italy • italian unification and count cavour • cavour and the unification of italy • events leading to the unification of italy • creating a modern italy
Nixon in China
After 25 years of enmity, President Nixon and Mao Tse-Tung ushered in a new era of world politics with "the week that changed the world."
nixon's china trip • nixon and mao tse-tung • history of sino-american relations • breaking of the eastern communist bloc • american foreign policy
After 25 years of enmity, President Nixon and Mao Tse-Tung ushered in a new era of world politics with "the week that changed the world."
nixon's china trip • nixon and mao tse-tung • history of sino-american relations • breaking of the eastern communist bloc • american foreign policy
Nuclear Technology Countdown 2030
The US Department of Energy via the National Nuclear Security Administration proudly moves forward on a plan to implement a new and dangerous future, earmarked for 2030.
nuclear • future • complex 2030 • department of energy • deterrence
The US Department of Energy via the National Nuclear Security Administration proudly moves forward on a plan to implement a new and dangerous future, earmarked for 2030.
nuclear • future • complex 2030 • department of energy • deterrence
Oscar Winners Joel and Ethan Coen
Joel and Ethan Coen win Academy Awards for directing and adapting Cormac's McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men". The facts behind the quirky Oscar winning movie makers.
coen brothers • academy awards • best picture • best director • best adapted screenplay
Joel and Ethan Coen win Academy Awards for directing and adapting Cormac's McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men". The facts behind the quirky Oscar winning movie makers.
coen brothers • academy awards • best picture • best director • best adapted screenplay
Peace Moves - Not In A Good Direction
middle east peace talks • peace process • israel • palestine • madeline albright
middle east peace talks • peace process • israel • palestine • madeline albright
Phil Dusenberry of BBDO
Dusenberry developed GE's "bring good things to life" campaign, Pepsi's "new generation" slogan, the "New York Miracle" spots and Reagan's "Final Journey" documentary.
phil dusenbery bbdo • advertising legend • aaf ad hall of fame • bring good things to life • pepsi new generation
Dusenberry developed GE's "bring good things to life" campaign, Pepsi's "new generation" slogan, the "New York Miracle" spots and Reagan's "Final Journey" documentary.
phil dusenbery bbdo • advertising legend • aaf ad hall of fame • bring good things to life • pepsi new generation
The Fragile Ceasefire
As Israeli Prime Minister Sharon travels to see Bush, will a real peace take hold? History and logic suggest that the Middle East is not yet living in the Twenty-First Century.
middle east • israel • sharon • arafat • palestine
As Israeli Prime Minister Sharon travels to see Bush, will a real peace take hold? History and logic suggest that the Middle East is not yet living in the Twenty-First Century.
middle east • israel • sharon • arafat • palestine
The Marshall Plan of 1947
The Marshall Plan infused struggling European economies with billions of dollars to rebuild infrastructure and thwart the efforts of Soviet Russia in Western Europe.
marshall plan • post world war ii european economic recovery • cold war initiatives • need for the marshall plan • soviet union and the marshall plan
The Marshall Plan infused struggling European economies with billions of dollars to rebuild infrastructure and thwart the efforts of Soviet Russia in Western Europe.
marshall plan • post world war ii european economic recovery • cold war initiatives • need for the marshall plan • soviet union and the marshall plan
Wilhelm II's Role in the Coming of World War One
The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.
kaiser wilhelm's role in world war one • bismarck's isolation of france • bismarck and the german empire • franco-prussian war leads to world war one • causes of world war one
The long term causes of World War I begin with the Franco-Prussian War and end with a vastly different system of alliances created by the blunders of the German Kaiser.
kaiser wilhelm's role in world war one • bismarck's isolation of france • bismarck and the german empire • franco-prussian war leads to world war one • causes of world war one
World War One and the Coming of the Next War
Short sighted diplomacy, revenge, and unrealistic reparations helped to fuel a political, military, and economic response to the terms of the 1919 Versailles Treaty.
world war one and the coming of world war ii • the versailles treaty and world war ii • impact of the versailles treaty on hitler and the • germany and the versailles treaty • versailles treaty and german war guilt
Short sighted diplomacy, revenge, and unrealistic reparations helped to fuel a political, military, and economic response to the terms of the 1919 Versailles Treaty.
world war one and the coming of world war ii • the versailles treaty and world war ii • impact of the versailles treaty on hitler and the • germany and the versailles treaty • versailles treaty and german war guilt
Conrad Black's The Invincible Quest – Review
The Invincible Quest is thorough, but falls short as literature. Its admirable defense of Richard Nixon is colored by the parallels between the book's author and subject.
the invincible quest: the life of richard milhous • conrad black • richard nixon • watergate scandal • political biography
The Invincible Quest is thorough, but falls short as literature. Its admirable defense of Richard Nixon is colored by the parallels between the book's author and subject.
the invincible quest: the life of richard milhous • conrad black • richard nixon • watergate scandal • political biography
Eisenhower, Britain, and the Suez Crisis of 1956
Although the capricious actions of Egypt's Nasser were in response to poor decisions made by Secretary of State Dulles, the U.S. stood firmly against British aggression.
eisenhower and the suez crisis • john foster dulles and the suez crisis • causes of the suez crisis • british actions in the suez crisis • american response to the suez crisis
Although the capricious actions of Egypt's Nasser were in response to poor decisions made by Secretary of State Dulles, the U.S. stood firmly against British aggression.
eisenhower and the suez crisis • john foster dulles and the suez crisis • causes of the suez crisis • british actions in the suez crisis • american response to the suez crisis
External Actors in Zimbabwe's War of Liberation
The Commonwealth and Frontline States were two important groups of countries which exerted great influence on the course of Zimbabwe's struggle for independence.
commonwealth zimbabwe liberation struggle • frontline states zimbabwe liberation • margaret thatcher lusaka speech • anti-apartheid struggle southern rhodesia • zimbabwe liberation war
The Commonwealth and Frontline States were two important groups of countries which exerted great influence on the course of Zimbabwe's struggle for independence.
commonwealth zimbabwe liberation struggle • frontline states zimbabwe liberation • margaret thatcher lusaka speech • anti-apartheid struggle southern rhodesia • zimbabwe liberation war
Napoleon III and French Foreign Policy to 1871
By the time Otto von Bismarck declared the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, Napoleon III had been out maneuvered and diplomatically isolated.
napoleon iii and french foreign policy • napoleon iii and count camillo cavour • napoleon iii helds italian unification • bismarck and napoleon iii • france prussian war
By the time Otto von Bismarck declared the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, Napoleon III had been out maneuvered and diplomatically isolated.
napoleon iii and french foreign policy • napoleon iii and count camillo cavour • napoleon iii helds italian unification • bismarck and napoleon iii • france prussian war
On War Crimes Part III: Real War Criminals
On War Crimes Part III- If Henry Kissinger is not war criminal then who is? We'll look at the recent war crimes of Yugoslavia to compare against the Bob Kerrey and Henry Kissinger models.
milosevic • yugoslavia • rwanda • war crimes • tribunals
On War Crimes Part III- If Henry Kissinger is not war criminal then who is? We'll look at the recent war crimes of Yugoslavia to compare against the Bob Kerrey and Henry Kissinger models.
milosevic • yugoslavia • rwanda • war crimes • tribunals
Senate Shows Political Courage
The Senate shows political courage and foreign policy acumen by rejecting the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
comprehensive test ban treaty • defeat • rejected • arms • policy
The Senate shows political courage and foreign policy acumen by rejecting the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
comprehensive test ban treaty • defeat • rejected • arms • policy
The Bilderberg Council
A group of powerbrokers was formed in 1954 at the Hotel De Bilderberg in the Netherlands with the aim of encouraging frank discussion of world issues.
bilderberg council • bilderberg group • bilderberg meetings • conspiracy theories • one world government
A group of powerbrokers was formed in 1954 at the Hotel De Bilderberg in the Netherlands with the aim of encouraging frank discussion of world issues.
bilderberg council • bilderberg group • bilderberg meetings • conspiracy theories • one world government
The Unending Cycle of Violence
An intensification of violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip has each side pursuing the need to defend against the aggression of the other? Can the cycle ever end?
israeli-palestinian violence • mideast cycle of violence • israel and palestinians • gaza strip • israel and arab states
An intensification of violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip has each side pursuing the need to defend against the aggression of the other? Can the cycle ever end?
israeli-palestinian violence • mideast cycle of violence • israel and palestinians • gaza strip • israel and arab states
The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 2
Well, here's Part 2 of a political lampoon of the American classic, <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. This piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General." Be sure to read Part 1 in order to follow the "plot" (See index of articles).
satire • politics • political satire • thomas james martin • thomas martin
Well, here's Part 2 of a political lampoon of the American classic, <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. This piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General." Be sure to read Part 1 in order to follow the "plot" (See index of articles).
satire • politics • political satire • thomas james martin • thomas martin
Venture Brothers Season 3 DVD Review
Tragic/hilarious revelations abound in season 3 of Adult Swim's take on Johnny Quest, but how many flashbacks is too much?
venture brothers • season 3 • dvd • review • adult swim
Tragic/hilarious revelations abound in season 3 of Adult Swim's take on Johnny Quest, but how many flashbacks is too much?
venture brothers • season 3 • dvd • review • adult swim
Zimbabwe after the Lancaster Constitution
The Lancaster Constitution and its "willing-seller, willing-buyer" clause was the starting point for Zimbabwe after independence. It turned out to be a source of friction
lancaster constitution and land in zimbabwe • lancaster conference and zimbabwe land • liberation struggle in zimbabwe • geneva conference on rhosedia • lusake conference and rhodesia
The Lancaster Constitution and its "willing-seller, willing-buyer" clause was the starting point for Zimbabwe after independence. It turned out to be a source of friction
lancaster constitution and land in zimbabwe • lancaster conference and zimbabwe land • liberation struggle in zimbabwe • geneva conference on rhosedia • lusake conference and rhodesia
On War Crimes Part I: Coming to Grips With Atrocity
This will be a four-part series on War Crimes and the proposal for an International Criminal Court. The first part will begin with a retelling of Senator Bob Kerrey’s recent revelation of actions he took in Vietnam 32 years ago and a look at what constitutes or should constitute a war crime.
war crime • bob kerrey • john mccain • vietnam • genocide
This will be a four-part series on War Crimes and the proposal for an International Criminal Court. The first part will begin with a retelling of Senator Bob Kerrey’s recent revelation of actions he took in Vietnam 32 years ago and a look at what constitutes or should constitute a war crime.
war crime • bob kerrey • john mccain • vietnam • genocide
The War Over Iraq
Lawrence Kaplan of The New Republic and William Kristol of the The Weekly Standard bring the Left and Right together to articulate the case for the war over Iraq.
lawrence kaplan • bill kristol • the war over iraq
Lawrence Kaplan of The New Republic and William Kristol of the The Weekly Standard bring the Left and Right together to articulate the case for the war over Iraq.
lawrence kaplan • bill kristol • the war over iraq
Air Force One: The World’s Most Recognizable Plane
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
C-SPAN Offers Viewers Top Notch Political Coverage
A look at programming on the C-SPAN networks; this week in tv history; tv-related birthdays and my tv viewing recommendations for the week.
c-span • c-span2 • tv
A look at programming on the C-SPAN networks; this week in tv history; tv-related birthdays and my tv viewing recommendations for the week.
c-span • c-span2 • tv
Zimbabwe's Liberation War
This article describes the reasons for Zimbabwe's liberation war and the major events of the war leading up to Zimbabwe's Independence and the election of Robert Mugabe in 1980.
land • labor • education • race • robert mugabe
This article describes the reasons for Zimbabwe's liberation war and the major events of the war leading up to Zimbabwe's Independence and the election of Robert Mugabe in 1980.
land • labor • education • race • robert mugabe
100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: Nominations 21 thru 40
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
nixon • robert redford • paul newman • butch • sundance
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
nixon • robert redford • paul newman • butch • sundance
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