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A War of Ideas, Part I
The war on terrorism is as much about ideas as it is about armed combat, but that doesn't mean that combat is worth any less than fighting the ideas.
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Another Soldier Will Come Home
A poem for soldiers, whose hard work is unparalleled.
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British Forces to Leave Iraq
Under a new plan reported August 15, the British could withdraw from Iraq in as little as twelve months.
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Commissions, Inquiries, and Effectiveness
What are some things governments tend to do effectively? Spend money? Yes. Create, sponsor, and fund commissions to investigate serious issues? Yes. Continue to express support for these commissions regardless of the absurdity of their findings? Absolutely.
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Forensic Psychology in War and Terror
A look at the application of forensic profiling upon terrorism and war.
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Human development challenges in Arab societies
A look at the UNDP human development report for Arab countries and some thoughts on its relevance, indeed importance for democracy and development.
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Impeaching Musharraf
The United States is on the verge of losing a critical ally in the global war on terrorism as factions within the Pakistani government attempt to impeach the president.
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Iraq Stabilizing, Afghanistan Failing
Sustained reductions in violence in Iraq have continued for several months now, prompting many to mull the idea of reinforcing the military effort in Afghanistan.
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More funds for 'War on Terror'
More money is pumped into the war on terror as President Bush signs another bill to increase funds.
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Musharraf's Resignation and the War on Terror
The announced resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has significant implications for the U.S. war on terrorism.
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Pentagon Memorial Set to be Unveiled
In a few weeks, the United States Defense Department will dedicate a memorial to the airline and Pentagon victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Reassessing Al Qaeda
Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc., wrote an assessment for the Washington Post this past weekend of al Qaeda on its twentieth anniversary.
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Strategy, War, and Victory
Suppose you are the leader of the only global superpower. Nine months into your term, your country is attacked by an identifiable but unseen foe. What should you do?
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Terror, Religion, and Sensibility
A succession of recent events leads to obvious questions whose answers may be shrouded permanently in conflict. The question is whether the newest allies in the "war on terror" always were allies or whether domestic events led them to the conclusion that terrorism is a serious threat that must be defeated. The simple answers are yes and yes.
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The Axis of Evil
In his State of the Union address, US President George W. Bush tried to distill to the American people in the clearest terms exactly who is the enemy in the "war against terror". Specifically he referenced three states: North Korea, Iran, and Iraq. But why stop there? Surely the list is much more extensive than that.
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The Legacies of Battle: Why Duty, Honor, Country Is More Than a Slogan
What drives the actions of those thrust into combat? Why does rhetoric such as duty, honor, and country have such sway to make ordinary people partake of extraordinary events?
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The War on Terror - Two Years Later
Who can forget the shock and horror of that day only two years ago when the "war on terror" began because of the deeds of a few radical Islamic fanatics? Two years later, what has that "war on terror" accomplished?
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U.S., Iraq Near Security Deal, Minus Timetable
A revised security pact between the United States and Iraq outlines goals for an American departure, but leaves wiggle room for both Baghdad and Washington.
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US Politics and the Convention Season: Part II. The Republicans
It happens every four years: The two main political parties hold national conventions and receive a week of intense media attention. Each party hopes to use this opportunity to emphasize some aspects while selectively ignoring other aspects of party positions. This week as Republicans gather for their convention in New York City, we look at what voters should know about their nominee against what the Republican Party would like you to know about their candidate.
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U.S. & Global Partners or Global Enemies
As globaliztion in the areas of finance, trade and security take the world by storm, the U.S. needs to have and keep an equity stake in the business of making friends.
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Using Force in Uzbekistan
Friday 13 May 2005 was a very unlucky day for demonstrators in Abijan, Uzbekistan. That day state security forces fired on a group of protesters who opposed the government's unemployment policies and lack of attention to poverty issues. When the shooting ended, hundreds of people were dead.
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7 Years in Afghanistan, Is the Millitary Winning
Inept planning, partisan politics and insufficient military support places American troops in harms way. Not losing a battle does not mean you are winning the war!
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Communications Intercept System
The State Department recently provided the administration of Mexico with a new phone and email tapping system with the collected information shared between the two.
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Information Operations Roadmap
The Department of Defense in the United States has developed a strategy for waging war through information, offensive network attacks, and multi-media campaigns.
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Lions for Lambs DVD Review
Robert Redford addresses the complex issue of fighting terror through three stories, but the film appears to lack soul.
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Mothers and Wives - a poem
Wives and Mothers of those in the service have a difficult path, but we get through, looking forward to happier days ahead.
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Supreme Court Grants Habeas Rights
The Supreme Court again rebuked the Bush administration in its war on terror by ruling that prisoners in Guantanamo Bay can challenge their detentions in federal court.
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Terrorist Database Delays Travel
Tens of thousands of travelers are held up at airports due to sharing an identical or similar name to one on the no-fly list which is compiled from inconsistent data.
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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
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The Geneva Convention
A look at the recent deal struck between Republican senators and the Bush administration over interrogation of terrorists and how it fits in with the Geneva Convention.
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The Kingdom
This is a review of the film The Kingdom available on DVD.
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American Muslim Statistics
A 2007 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center finds that U.S. Muslims are assimilated, moderate and have American attitudes, outlook and values.
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New Strategies for Baghdad
Violence is down in Baghdad and the American and Iraqi governments must capitalize on the relative peace.
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Pakistan's History of Nuclear Proliferation
Pakistan's A.Q. Khan gained hero status by jumpstarting his nation's nuclear program and moved into infamy by illicitly selling nuclear secrets to "rogue" states.
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Presidents and Principles
Though more than a century separates them, Lincoln and Bush are very similar. A divided nation and bloody wars - Presidents and their principles can still change America.
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Terrorism: What are We Actually Fighting?
You can't fight terrorism. You can only fight those who use it.
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U.S. Army Contracts Raise Questions of Loyalty
Examining recent contracts made by the U.S. Army indicates corruption in the bidding process. This establishes a perceived trend of apathy in the military leadership.
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Who are the Gnostics?
Contemporary interpretation of Gnosticism places this alternative spirituality within a political and extraterrestrial arena.
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Why They Hate Us
"They hate our freedoms - our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other." - George W. Bush (9/20/2001)
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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.
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Sudan: The World's Forgotten Conflict
It began almost twenty years ago, has led to the loss of 5.5 million lives, has displaced two million people, and despite all this misery, the troubles in the Sudan may intensify as a result of the "war on terror".
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What's In A Name?
Care to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger? Great. Let's start with introductions; you tell me your name, and I'll tell you mine...unless you're a police officer and I don't want to be bothered. Should I have to tell you anyway? The Supremes should have an answer for us shortly. In the meantime, check out the particulars....
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Who Wants Who to Win
Kerry boasts of endorsements by foreign leaders. What about the preferences of our enemies?
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Is Pakistan More Dangerous than Iran?
Pakistan has the nuclear weapons and now is forming an Islamic Government similar to Iran. Shouldn't the U.S. be a little more worried about Pakistan?
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Immigrants at the Door
Migration is a catalyst for change and development, and in a world that is changing at a lightning pace, not harnessing the power of migration is shortsighted
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Covering the North Korean Nuclear
The mainstream media raised some terrifying possibilities this week regarding North Korea's nuclear test, but did not ask these same questions of current nuclear powers
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Lt Michael Murphy MOH
Lt Michael Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007 after being mortally wounded while leading his Seal unit in Afghanistan in 2005.
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Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West
The Clarion Fund sent out copies of this movie shortly before the Republican National Convention, stating that it had been advertised on Fox News and CNN.
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