June 1, 2001 | With the diplomatic umbrella of France and the United States protecting the monarchy from its international obligations, it now appears that Baker will soon be recommending that the UN drop the idea for a plebiscite and replace it with a settlement provid
June 1, 2001 | Current U.S.-UN Iraq policy has failed. A change to a more humane and practical policy by the U.S. would quickly be accepted by the UN Security Council as a whole.
May 1, 2001 | The report on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict by the commission led by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell is a failed effort--not for what it includes but for what it does not include.
May 1, 2001 | The decision by the U.S. Congress to withhold $244 million in dues owed to the United Nations only builds upon the growing global perception of U.S. arrogance.
May 1, 2001 | he United States cannot hope to promote democracy around the world as long as its supports repressive rule in Egypt or anywhere else.
April 1, 2001 | It will be very difficult for the United States to speak out against human rights abuses as long as it protects its allies from international criticism or scrutiny.
February 1, 2001 | Strong support for Friday's bombing by leading congressional Democrats will no doubt embolden the Republican administration to engage in further military actions regardless of their dangerous legal, moral, or political implications.
February 1, 2001 | Just as Qadaffi has gained political mileage through portraying himself as a victim of a vengeful and hypocritical United States, there are those in the U.S. who also benefit from maintaining a hostile relationship with this petty tyrant whom Americans lo
February 1, 2001 | There will be no peace or security for Israel unless the United States applies some tough love: unconditional support for Israels right to live in peace and security coupled with a willingness to pressure Israel to accept the necessary compromises for
January 1, 2001 | The new administration must look critically at how we define security.