The Philippines, Australia, and even China helped the United States defeat imperial Japan in World War II.
UN Origins Project Series, Part 4: In WWII, It Took Teamwork to Defeat Not Only Germany, But Japan
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Democracy & Governance
Revisiting the Atlantic Charter
The world once again teeters on the brink of catastrophe, just as it did in the middle of the 20thcentury. Today, we face much more subtle threats – such as economic instability, climate change, weapons proliferation, and food shortages — than simply an axis of World War II adversaries. However, as with Hitler a half century ago, these issues constitute a tremendous threat to international security and world stability. They require the United States to once again broaden the purview of its foreign and military policy objectives and engage with its international partners to seek solutions.
Will Panetta Help the State Department?
Leon Panetta, the new Pentagon chief, got through his confirmation hearings the newfangled way: by revealing as little as possible about what he’d do in office. He tipped his hand a bit more last week by calling “completely unacceptable” the across-theboard military cuts planned in the event the next debt deal fails.
UN Origins Project Series, Part 3: The Author’s First Foray Into the UN Archives
The United Nations Information Organization served stark warnings to the Axis powers that their crimes would not go unpunished and it helped galvanize the American people into action as the defenders of liberty.
UN Origins Project Series, Part 2: The Importance of Information in Wartime
Wartime information galvanized support at home, while encouraging those abroad not to give up the fight until help arrived.
UN Origins Project Series, Part 1: How the Allies Won World War II and Forged a Peace
This project builds on the recently published book, “America, Hitler and the UN: How the Allies Won World War II and Forged a Peace,” by Dan Plesch, the Director of the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy.
Doha Peace Agreement: Khartoum and the Rebel Groups’ Moment of Truth
If the Doha Peace Agreement fails, regional conflict and suffering would be sure to deepen, as would the Bashir regime’s isolation.
An Easy Way to Improve U.S.-Latin American Relations
During his attendance at a recent African Union summit, former Brazilian president Lula da Silva critiqued the structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC): “it isn’t possible that Latin America, with its 400 million inhabitants, does not have permanent representation. Five countries decide what to do and how to do it, regardless of the rest of the humans living on this planet.”
China Eclipsing U.S. in Global Reach, Poll Finds
And the United States is seen more favourably by the global publics than China, according to the survey. Despite declines in the U.S. image in many countries over the past year, the median percentage that offered an overall favourable assessment of the U.S. was 60 percent, eight points higher than China’s percentage rating.
Murdoch Blinks: News Corp. Drops Its Satellite Bid
What would British media and politics look like if it weren’t dominated by the heavy hand of Rupert Murdoch?