In the longstanding battle between U.S. domination and UN independence, it's 2 ½ points for U.S. domination versus just 1½ for UN independence.
Issues / Democracy & Governance
We might get a better treaty if the U.S. sits this one out for now.
The election of a Democratic majority in Congress won't curb U.S. support for Israeli attacks against the civilian populations of its Arab neighbors.
Gaza's ordeal exemplifies the Palestinian struggle for survival and security.
The Bush administration and its supporters in Congress are lying about an Iranian "threat."
Poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa won't come through a quick fix.
How about kicking UN peacekeeping up a notch? A rapid response unit is needed now more than ever.
The Pentagon claims to have built a better landmine that targets soldiers and spares civilians. These two leaders of the U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines say: Back to the drawing board.
The glass of UN reform is more than half full, despite the best efforts of the United States and John Bolton.
Question: How much is an Iraqi life worth? Answer: A lot less than an American or British life, according to the amount of compensation paid to the relatives of victims.