Terrorism equals war to Americans.
Americans Will Never Fear Everyday Gun Violence Like They Do Terrorism
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Burma as Capable of Scapegoating Muslims as Anybody
Army hard-liners in Burma are resisting President Thein Sein’s opening to the West.
Try Boston Marathon Bomber for His Crimes, Not His Religion or Nationality
The mainstream American news media has shifted its attention from the criminal act itself to the ethnicity and the religion of the suspects.
Washington’s Nuclear Hypocrisy
In April 2009, President Barack Obama gave hope to nuclear disarmament activists around the globe. Speaking in the Czech Republic, he affirmed “America’s commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.” It was, and remains, the most laudable of objectives. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult to believe that the president is truly committed to eliminating these terrifying weapons of mass destruction.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (4/26)
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Breaking Out the Bush Playbook on Korea
In the current crisis on the Korean peninsula, the Obama administration is virtually repeating the 2004 Bush playbook, one that derailed a successful diplomatic agreement forged by the Clinton administration to prevent North Korea from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Deposed Central African Republic President Bozize’s Loyalists Not Going Quietly
Because of the instability, scores of Central Africans have fled to surrounding countries for safety.
Chemical Weapon Use in Syria Could Trigger Intervention
Syria is believed by Western intelligence agencies to possess one of the largest undeclared stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons in the world.
Boston Marathon Bombing: What Do Chechens Have Against the U.S.?
Chechen separatists — often Muslim — have fought side by side with Islamic extremists against the United States.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (4/18)
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