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Anniversaries and Reflections
On my five-year anniversary, I look back at the core themes of the last five years. Terrorism, failure of states to deal with the basics of governance, and lack of conflict management skills continue to inflame an already flammable region.
• libya • israel • iran • iraq • syria
On my five-year anniversary, I look back at the core themes of the last five years. Terrorism, failure of states to deal with the basics of governance, and lack of conflict management skills continue to inflame an already flammable region.
• libya • israel • iran • iraq • syria
Apologists for Evil
This is a special article written for the terrorism event. Certain opinions about the dreadful attacks on America annoyed me, and this is an argument against them.
• september 11 • 2001 • terrorism • left-wing opinions on terrorism • american foreign policy
This is a special article written for the terrorism event. Certain opinions about the dreadful attacks on America annoyed me, and this is an argument against them.
• september 11 • 2001 • terrorism • left-wing opinions on terrorism • american foreign policy
Bush's Weak MidEast Peace Effort
The U.S. President tries to convince Israelis and Palestinians to forge a peace deal in what is his first and only trip to the Middle East during his term in office.
• george bush • mideast • peace deal • israel • palestinians
The U.S. President tries to convince Israelis and Palestinians to forge a peace deal in what is his first and only trip to the Middle East during his term in office.
• george bush • mideast • peace deal • israel • palestinians
Canada the Great Peacekeeper?
Canada has been one of the world’s great peacekeepers but lately has let its reputation slip and its foreign policy and military are running on empty.
• canada • military • foreign policy • human security.
Canada has been one of the world’s great peacekeepers but lately has let its reputation slip and its foreign policy and military are running on empty.
• canada • military • foreign policy • human security.
Canada's hopeless foreign minister
An editorial on the deteriorating state of Canada’s foreign policy and the Minister whose best activity last week was running in the New York marathon.
• canadian foreign policy • john manley • terrorism • military • hamas
An editorial on the deteriorating state of Canada’s foreign policy and the Minister whose best activity last week was running in the New York marathon.
• canadian foreign policy • john manley • terrorism • military • hamas
Columbia: Another Vietnam Or An Opportunity?
Columbia is the worlds largest producer of drugs and the latest candidate of near failed states. The US has a vested interest in ensuring Columbia maintains stability. The Question is what?
• us foreign policy • us-columbia relations • drug trade • south america
Columbia is the worlds largest producer of drugs and the latest candidate of near failed states. The US has a vested interest in ensuring Columbia maintains stability. The Question is what?
• us foreign policy • us-columbia relations • drug trade • south america
Cycles of US Foreign Policy
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
• isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
• isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
Defining the Rules of Engagement: No Way Out?
It is official now. The United States has selected a new President. Appointees of the new administration are now being announced, and the process of policy drafting has begun. Matters of foreign policy will be particularly important to preserve a consistency of rhetoric and deed to sustain American global superpower status.
• united states foreign policy • george w. bush foreign policy • global issues in 2001 • nato expansion • caspian sea oil
It is official now. The United States has selected a new President. Appointees of the new administration are now being announced, and the process of policy drafting has begun. Matters of foreign policy will be particularly important to preserve a consistency of rhetoric and deed to sustain American global superpower status.
• united states foreign policy • george w. bush foreign policy • global issues in 2001 • nato expansion • caspian sea oil
Finally, Missile Defense
An editorial praising President Bush’s decision to withdraw from the 1972 ABM treaty and proceed with more tests on a missile defense system.
• missile defense • united states • weapons of mass destruction • president bush • cold war
An editorial praising President Bush’s decision to withdraw from the 1972 ABM treaty and proceed with more tests on a missile defense system.
• missile defense • united states • weapons of mass destruction • president bush • cold war
Geopolitical Rivalry in Central Asia
Just like in the 19th century, Central Asia is the center of intense geopolitical rivalry between the conflicting interests of major powers.
• russian foreign policy • chinese foreign policy • us foreign policy • central asia • great game
Just like in the 19th century, Central Asia is the center of intense geopolitical rivalry between the conflicting interests of major powers.
• russian foreign policy • chinese foreign policy • us foreign policy • central asia • great game
Get the News You Need - Part II
Keeping a critical eye on the news we get about the Middle East.
• news • research • sanctions • foreign policy
Keeping a critical eye on the news we get about the Middle East.
• news • research • sanctions • foreign policy
Lessons from the Past
Empires are ruled by moral authority, legitimacy and good deeds of the King. Force is not enough to govern people. We do not believe in expanding our territory by force. Nor do we believe in proselytism.
• india • foreign policy
Empires are ruled by moral authority, legitimacy and good deeds of the King. Force is not enough to govern people. We do not believe in expanding our territory by force. Nor do we believe in proselytism.
• india • foreign policy
Media Should Study American Foreign Policy Historically
I mean it-- the media folks have got to study history for a change. And I admit it now--Americans are simply illiterate, not stupid.
• media • media issues • history • native americans • us imperialism
I mean it-- the media folks have got to study history for a change. And I admit it now--Americans are simply illiterate, not stupid.
• media • media issues • history • native americans • us imperialism
Misconceptions and Fixes
Democratic party candidates are perfectly willing to sacrifice the national security of the US for winning office in 2004. That outlook is unnecessary if you look in the right places.
• taxes • hike • foreign • policy • spending
Democratic party candidates are perfectly willing to sacrifice the national security of the US for winning office in 2004. That outlook is unnecessary if you look in the right places.
• taxes • hike • foreign • policy • spending
Preventing Another 9/11
According to a recent National Intelligence Estimate, the American homeland is still susceptible to terrorism.
• preventing terrorism • national intelligence estimate • war terror • osama bin laden • al qaeda
According to a recent National Intelligence Estimate, the American homeland is still susceptible to terrorism.
• preventing terrorism • national intelligence estimate • war terror • osama bin laden • al qaeda
The British Labour Party and Foreign Policy, 1900-31, Part I
Part I of a four-part series examining the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy from its founding in 1900 to the the formation of the National Government in 1931. Previous articles of mine discuss the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy during the 1930s in reaction to fascism.
Part I of a four-part series examining the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy from its founding in 1900 to the the formation of the National Government in 1931. Previous articles of mine discuss the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy during the 1930s in reaction to fascism.
The British Labour Party and Foreign Policy, 1900-31, Part II
Part II of a four-part series examining the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy from its founding in 1900 to the the formation of the National Government in 1931. Previous articles of mine discuss the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy during the 1930s in reaction to fascism.
Part II of a four-part series examining the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy from its founding in 1900 to the the formation of the National Government in 1931. Previous articles of mine discuss the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy during the 1930s in reaction to fascism.
The Embargo Act of 1807
While the intentions of the act may have been noble, in reality, the embargo act of 1807 meant to hurt the British and the French ended in failure.
• embargo act of 1807 • thomas jefferson's foreign policy • napoleonic wars • o grab me • continental system
While the intentions of the act may have been noble, in reality, the embargo act of 1807 meant to hurt the British and the French ended in failure.
• embargo act of 1807 • thomas jefferson's foreign policy • napoleonic wars • o grab me • continental system
The Evolving Bush Doctrine
The world is watching the new U.S. administration to see what the future holds and its foreign policy that is evolving might give us a clue.
• foreign policy • bush administration
The world is watching the new U.S. administration to see what the future holds and its foreign policy that is evolving might give us a clue.
• foreign policy • bush administration
The New Australian Foreign Policy
New Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is swiftly demonstrating how different his Australian foreign policy will be from that of his predecessor John Howard.
• australia • australian government • kevin rudd • australian foreign policy • international relations
New Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is swiftly demonstrating how different his Australian foreign policy will be from that of his predecessor John Howard.
• australia • australian government • kevin rudd • australian foreign policy • international relations
The US and the World: Why Should Americans Care?
As this new millennium begins, the old strictures of international relations remain quite intact. Throughout the last three thousand years, the world has been dominated by various sole superpowers. The current status of the US continues that tradition.
• us politics • us foreign policy • post-cold war diplomacy
As this new millennium begins, the old strictures of international relations remain quite intact. Throughout the last three thousand years, the world has been dominated by various sole superpowers. The current status of the US continues that tradition.
• us politics • us foreign policy • post-cold war diplomacy
Whither Australian Foreign Policy?
At the 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit John Howard and his opponent Kevin Rudd acted out contrasting paths for Australian foreign policy in the region.
• apec • john howard • kevin rudd • hu jintao • george bush
At the 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit John Howard and his opponent Kevin Rudd acted out contrasting paths for Australian foreign policy in the region.
• apec • john howard • kevin rudd • hu jintao • george bush
Australia’s Relations with Asia
To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.
• australia’s relations with asia • australia’s future • asia-pacific region • cultural change • international relations
To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.
• australia’s relations with asia • australia’s future • asia-pacific region • cultural change • international relations
Charles Hardy's Cowboy in Caracas
Hardys account of the Hugo Chavez years upon his return to Venezuela in 1994.
• book review • venezuela politics • hugo chavez • latin america history • foreign policy
Hardys account of the Hugo Chavez years upon his return to Venezuela in 1994.
• book review • venezuela politics • hugo chavez • latin america history • foreign policy
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President
Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid
• hugo chavez • venezuela politics • foreign policy • international affairs • south america politician
Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid
• hugo chavez • venezuela politics • foreign policy • international affairs • south america politician
Iraq and Vietnam: Full Circle
The war in Iraq is nearing an intolerable state for American lawmakers and citizens, just as the anti-communist agenda evaporated in the waning days of the Vietnam War.
• iraq and vietnam comparison • george bush foreign policy • george bush iraq pullout • united states vietnam iraq • iraq war
The war in Iraq is nearing an intolerable state for American lawmakers and citizens, just as the anti-communist agenda evaporated in the waning days of the Vietnam War.
• iraq and vietnam comparison • george bush foreign policy • george bush iraq pullout • united states vietnam iraq • iraq war
John Howard in the Asia-Pacific
Does John Howard's plan for a regional carbon-emissions pact signal a radical change to relations with the Asia-Pacific and Australian foreign policy generally?
• john howard • asia-pacific • asia-pacific region • international relations • policy development
Does John Howard's plan for a regional carbon-emissions pact signal a radical change to relations with the Asia-Pacific and Australian foreign policy generally?
• john howard • asia-pacific • asia-pacific region • international relations • policy development
Neoconservative Postcolonialism
A surprising change in neoconservative assessment of America in light of the manifold disasters of the Iraq War.
• foreign policy • bush iraq war • neocon • against war in iraq • postcolonialism
A surprising change in neoconservative assessment of America in light of the manifold disasters of the Iraq War.
• foreign policy • bush iraq war • neocon • against war in iraq • postcolonialism
Russia and Central Asia
Russia is regaining influence in Central Asia despite the growing presence of China and the US. But Central Asia is also a platform for engaging the wider Muslim world.
• russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • central asia • russia and china • russia and america
Russia is regaining influence in Central Asia despite the growing presence of China and the US. But Central Asia is also a platform for engaging the wider Muslim world.
• russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • central asia • russia and china • russia and america
Russia's Muslim Population
Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.
• russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • russian population • russian muslims • islam in russia
Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.
• russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • russian population • russian muslims • islam in russia
Russia's Observer Seat at the OIC
Russia's observer seat at the OIC is a way to increase its influence in the Muslim world and to tip the balance in its favor in its power struggle with the United States.
• russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • vladimir putin • oic • russia and america
Russia's observer seat at the OIC is a way to increase its influence in the Muslim world and to tip the balance in its favor in its power struggle with the United States.
• russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • vladimir putin • oic • russia and america
The changing nature of war
It's a common thought that in our civilised age, in this "The end of History", the need for, and indeed the desirability and likelihood of armed conflict, has declined
• war • 21st century warfare • peacemaking • iraq war • foreign policy
It's a common thought that in our civilised age, in this "The end of History", the need for, and indeed the desirability and likelihood of armed conflict, has declined
• war • 21st century warfare • peacemaking • iraq war • foreign policy
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
• monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.
• monroe doctrine • james monroe • theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • john quincey adams
UN goes too far
An editorial on the UN conference on racism in Durban, South Africa.
• united nations • colin powel • israel • reparations • slavery
An editorial on the UN conference on racism in Durban, South Africa.
• united nations • colin powel • israel • reparations • slavery
America & Extraordinary Rendition
This article looks at the method of extraordinary rendition as part of the Bush administration's foreign policy regarding the "War on Terror".
• america and extraordinary rendition • american foreign policy torture • waterboarding torture technique • us extraordinary rendition • abu ghraib photographs torture
This article looks at the method of extraordinary rendition as part of the Bush administration's foreign policy regarding the "War on Terror".
• america and extraordinary rendition • american foreign policy torture • waterboarding torture technique • us extraordinary rendition • abu ghraib photographs torture
America in the Pacific, 1945-1947
Bringing order to the Pacific region after the chaos of WWII was a new challenge involving the coordinated work of several U. S. agencies.
• pacific islands history • united states military policy • foreign policy • foreign relations • american diplomatic history
Bringing order to the Pacific region after the chaos of WWII was a new challenge involving the coordinated work of several U. S. agencies.
• pacific islands history • united states military policy • foreign policy • foreign relations • american diplomatic history
Chagos Islanders' Court Win
Chagos Islanders have won the right to return to their native lands, from which they were once expelled by the British to make room for the American military.
• special relationship with us • uk and us foreign policy • chagos islands • chagos islands case • native title case
Chagos Islanders have won the right to return to their native lands, from which they were once expelled by the British to make room for the American military.
• special relationship with us • uk and us foreign policy • chagos islands • chagos islands case • native title case
Explosion at St Pancras Chambers
Loud explosion at St Pancras Chambers triggers mass evacuations by police.
• explosion at st pancras chambers • metropolitan police order mass evacuations • terrorist activity • prevention of terrorist attacks • cultural diplomacy
Loud explosion at St Pancras Chambers triggers mass evacuations by police.
• explosion at st pancras chambers • metropolitan police order mass evacuations • terrorist activity • prevention of terrorist attacks • cultural diplomacy
Iraq and the War on Terror
Iraq and the War on Terror looks at the role of Bush's desire to overthrow Saddam and his committment to the war on terror.
• bush iraq terror defense military war foreign poli
Iraq and the War on Terror looks at the role of Bush's desire to overthrow Saddam and his committment to the war on terror.
• bush iraq terror defense military war foreign poli
Liechtenstein in World War I
Liechtenstein was treated by the allies in World War I as a belligerent because of its connection to Austria. The little country was to suffer even though it did not fight in the war.
• liechtenstein • wwi • world war i • austria • customs agreement
Liechtenstein was treated by the allies in World War I as a belligerent because of its connection to Austria. The little country was to suffer even though it did not fight in the war.
• liechtenstein • wwi • world war i • austria • customs agreement
Medvedev is New Russian President
Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin's hand-picked successor, became Russia's new President on May 7. Domestic and foreign policy issues require his immediate attention.
• dmitry medvedev third russian federation president • vladimir putin nomination prime minister legacy • inauguration may 7 2008 kremlin andreyevsky hall • domestic foreign policy issues • freedom rule law combat corruption
Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin's hand-picked successor, became Russia's new President on May 7. Domestic and foreign policy issues require his immediate attention.
• dmitry medvedev third russian federation president • vladimir putin nomination prime minister legacy • inauguration may 7 2008 kremlin andreyevsky hall • domestic foreign policy issues • freedom rule law combat corruption
Negotiating with North Korea
North Korea has agreed to disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of 2007.
• north korea's nuclear program • denuclearizing north korea • north korea agreement • multilateral diplomacy toward north korea • the korean peninsula
North Korea has agreed to disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of 2007.
• north korea's nuclear program • denuclearizing north korea • north korea agreement • multilateral diplomacy toward north korea • the korean peninsula
Osaka: History & Culture
Despite a skyline dominated by skyscrapers, Osaka's commercial character blends with an imperial past and a rich culture that persist just below its ultra-modern surface.
• history and culture of osaka • imperial past • rich culture • historical buildings • japanese culture
Despite a skyline dominated by skyscrapers, Osaka's commercial character blends with an imperial past and a rich culture that persist just below its ultra-modern surface.
• history and culture of osaka • imperial past • rich culture • historical buildings • japanese culture
Realist Theory in World Affairs
Realism remains one of the most important theories of international relations, despite others that aim at hacking away at its power hungry core with no real success.
• classical realism • international relations • power politics • international power • international public relations
Realism remains one of the most important theories of international relations, despite others that aim at hacking away at its power hungry core with no real success.
• classical realism • international relations • power politics • international power • international public relations
The Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War, Part I
First part of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
• spanish civil war • 1936-1939 • adolf hitler • benito mussolini • francisco franco
First part of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
• spanish civil war • 1936-1939 • adolf hitler • benito mussolini • francisco franco
The Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War, Part II
Part II of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War. (1936-39)
• british labour party • foreign policy • reactions to fascism • clement attlee • ernest bevin
Part II of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War. (1936-39)
• british labour party • foreign policy • reactions to fascism • clement attlee • ernest bevin
Obama Promises to Defend Israel
This article is about Senator Barack Obama's foreign policy on the Middle East. It states how he wishes to withdraw from Iraq, but would continue support for Israel.
• barack obama's middle east foreign policy • clinton promises massive retalliation against iran • reuters reporter fadel shana killed in gaza • muqtada al-sadr talks about ending cease fire in i • muqtada-al sadr 's support from iran threatens u.s
This article is about Senator Barack Obama's foreign policy on the Middle East. It states how he wishes to withdraw from Iraq, but would continue support for Israel.
• barack obama's middle east foreign policy • clinton promises massive retalliation against iran • reuters reporter fadel shana killed in gaza • muqtada al-sadr talks about ending cease fire in i • muqtada-al sadr 's support from iran threatens u.s