Viktor Bout’s Russian supporters may have used perjury and bribery to keep the U.S. from extraditing Viktor Bout from Thailand.
WikiLeaks XIII: Cables Reveal the Extent to Which U.S. and Russia Vied for Prized “Bout-y”
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North America
To Chalmers Johnson, American Militarism Was to Colonialism as Overseas Bases Are to Colonies
Perhaps because he didn’t discover it until later in life, Johnson’s outrage at American militarism was a well that never ran dry.
Japan May Become Both More Independent and More Allied With the U.S.
The attempt to revise the weapons export ban is part of a dual-hedge strategy of Japan’s defense policy and its alliance with the United States.
Insert Your Own Julian Assange Slur Here: __________
Seldom in recent memory has the wrath of God been called down on anyone like it has been on the WikiLeaks founder.
WikiLeaks XII: If It Had Its Druthers, Would North Korea Take the U.S. Over China?
North Korea may feel that the time has come to establish relations with the United States as a hedge against unpredictable future relations with Beijing.
WikiLeaks Cables Reveal Use of Environmentalism by US and UK as Pretext to Keep Natives From Returning to Diego Garcia
Cables revealed plans to create a marine preserve to keep exiled islanders from returning to Diego Garcia, site of a major U.S. military base.
Homegrown Fear Mongering
The recent rash of charges against Somali-Americans on “conspiracy to provide material support” to al-Shabaab, a Somali rebel group on the U.S. terrorism list, seems designed to send a clear message that any support for the militants will lead to criminal prosecution. It also demonstrates the ubiquitous presence of law enforcement in these communities.
Even Obama Wouldn’t Trade DADT and Dream Act for New START. Would He?
Will the horse trading on New START ever end? First exorbitant funding for the nuclear weapons industry, now legislative measures.
Opposition to New START Pits Republicans Against Traditional Allies
Republican foot-dragging on President Obama’s signature nuclear initiative places them at odds with the defense establishment.
WikiLeaks VIII — Congressman King: “Bring me the head of Julian Assange”
A “clear and present danger”? That’s what Representative Peter King called WikiLeaks.