A “clear and present danger”? That’s what Representative Peter King called WikiLeaks.
WikiLeaks VIII — Congressman King: “Bring me the head of Julian Assange”
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North America
WikiLeaks V: Spying on the UN — Et Tu, Obama Administration?
What did the State Department want with the credit card numbers, as well as phone, fax and even frequent-flyer account numbers of UN officials?
WikiLeaks IV: Getting Personal
While gossip about world leaders like Belursconi and Karzai was to be expected, the turns it takes are unexpected.
The Front Lines of Disarmament: Blocking a Nuclear Facility Six Times the Cost of the Manhattan Project
The American public has no idea of the huge sums being thrown at the nuclear-weapons industry.
WikiLeaks: Diplomatic Communiques May Strike Deeper Chord Than Last Dump’s War Crimes
Even though the last WikiLeaks document dump revealed the details of war crimes, the next one, which just leaks diplomats’ communiqués, may have a deeper impact.
Mexico: Pact with the Devil?
Mexican President Felipe Calderón can point to a significant catalog of accomplishments under his watch, from a handful of key legislative reforms to his government’s praiseworthy response to the swine flu epidemic in 2009. Far better known to most Americans, however, are his battles with organized crime and the unfortunate consequences: high-profile kidnappings, decapitated heads, disappeared reporters, the dystopian descent of Juárez. All told, some 30,000 have been killed in murders linked to organized crime since Calderón took office in December 2006.
Will Pentagon Be Exempt From Budget Cuts?
With pressure to slash the 1.3 trillion-dollar federal deficit rising sharply, the public debate over whether to exempt the Pentagon from such cuts is moving rapidly toward centre-stage.
Trying to Make Alarm About Overpopulation Politically Correct Again
Fears of an aging planet and becoming outnumbered by immigrants have helped to make overpopulation a political third rail in the West.
Senator Kyl’s Stalling on New START Is Fraying Washington’s Nerves
Senator Jon Kyl’s attempts to extort more money for nuclear weapons notwithstanding, even most Republican senators may be ready to vote yes on New START.
Trapped by Guantanamo
Remember way back when President Barack Obama promised to close Guantanamo, restore the United States’ moral standing and end the practice of torture? It wasn’t that long ago — January 2009. As one of his first acts as president, Obama signed the executive order committing to closing the prison within a year and ending the practice of torture.