International Affairs Forum

Sun. April 21, 2019

Social Media: Americas: North America: United States

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Like the Wehrmacht, we've descended into barbarity

Argues that the treatment of Iraqi prisoners is a consequence of coalition policy. By Richard Overy. (Guardian, 5/10/2004. Read More...

Partnership, Under Construction

In the first public criticism by the Bush administration of Russia, Secretary of State Powell diplomatically criticizes a resurgence of authoritarianism under Putin, including the weakening of the leg... Read More...

Renewing the Atlantic Partnership

Authors argues that in order to revitalize the Atlantic alliance, Europe and America must forge new "rules of the road" governing the use of force, adapt NATO to meet today's threats coming from outsi... Read More...

Mutual Incomprehension:U.S.-German Value Gaps beyond Iraq.

Scholar argues that the recent tension between the Unted States and Germany demonstrates that U.S.-German relations are characterized by a mutual incomprehension of each other’s political culture an... Read More...

Demon in the Cellar

Anatol Lieven contends that America's "Jacksonian" nationalism is responsible for turning the US from a conservative power to a revolutionary one. (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 3/1/200... Read More...

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A Strategy of Partnerships

Pundits claim that U.S. foreign policy is too focused on unilateral preemption. But George W. Bush's vision -- enshrined in his 2002 National Security Strategy -- is far broader and deeper than that. ... Read More...

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Torture At Abu Ghraib

American soldiers brutalized Iraqis. How far up does the responsibility go? By Seymour M. Hersh. (New Yorker, 4/30/2004) Read More...

A Strategy to Strengthen Transatlantic Partnership

Report offers a series of recommendations to foster a more stable and productive global relationship between the US and the European Union (Transatlantic Policy Network, 12/4/2003) Read More...

Cracks in the West? Reflections on the Transatlantic Relationship

Study documents the 'cracks' in the transtalantic relationship, identifying their potential causes, and outlining possible policy responses. Explanations are offered based on three leading schools of ... Read More...

McNamara: Nuclear War Still Possible; NY No. 1 Target

The threat of devastating nuclear attack by Russia against the United States has not diminished, warns former Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara. By Jon E. Dougherty (NewsMax.com, 04/27/2004) Read More...

PLAN OF ATTACK: Countdown to War

last of five articles adapted from "Plan of Attack," a book by Bob Woodward that is a behind-the-scenes account of how and why President Bush decided to go to war against Iraq. (Washington Post, 4/22... Read More...

PLAN OF ATTACK : Cabinet Divided

This is the third of five articles adapted from "Plan of Attack," a book by Bob Woodward that is a behind-the-scenes account of how and why President Bush decided to go to war against Iraq. (Washingto... Read More...

PLAN OF ATTACK : Deciding on War

First of five articles adapted from "Plan of Attack," a book by Bob Woodward that is a behind-the-scenes account of how and why President Bush decided to go to war against Iraq. (Washington Post, 4/... Read More...

PLAN OF ATTACK : Making the Case

With CIA Push, Movement to War Accelerated. Second of five articles adapted from "Plan of Attack," a book by Bob Woodward that is a behind-the-scenes account of how and why President Bush decided t... Read More...

PLAN OF ATTACK: The Special Relationship

fourth of five articles adapted from "Plan of Attack," a book by Bob Woodward that is a behind-the-scenes account of how and why President Bush decided to go to war against Iraq. (Washington Post, 4/2... Read More...

Arafat attacks Sharon's Gaza plan

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has reacted angrily to President Bush's decision to endorse the Israeli prime minister's plan for the Middle East. (4/15/2004 BBC News) Read More...

Free trade, like sunlight, is a necessity

Protectionism is in vogue even among American voters. Carlos Alberto Montaner explains. (Firmas Press, 04/04/2004) Read More...

Huntington's logic fundamentally flawed

Samuel Huntington, a noted American thinker, believes the United States will not be able to assimilate the huge mass of Hispanic immigrants who settle daily there. Carlos Alberto Montaner explains why... Read More...

Iraq not Vietnam, at least on the ground

"Iraq is Vietnam not on the ground, but in our heads. " By Charles Krauthammer (Houston Chronicle, 04/15/2004) Read More...

How the U.S. lost Brazil

When the new American ambassador to Brazil arrives at his post in May, he will find a Brazilian foreign policy agenda hostile to U.S. interests. Brazilian President Lula refers to the U.S. as an "empi... Read More...

Brazil to US: Keep Your Eyes Off Our Nukes

Brazil considers inadmissible the U.S. proposal to sign an additional protocol on nuclear energy. By Nádia Faggiani. (Brazzil, 04/01/2004) Read More...

Brazil marks 40th anniversary of military coup

Declassified documents shed light on U.S. role in April 01, 1964 military coup in Brazil. Edited by Peter Kornbluh. (The National Security Archive, 03/31/2004) Read More...

Land of the Free?

To win the war of ideas in the world, America needs to unclog its arteries and facilitate the entry of smart, bright people who want to come and educate themselves in this country. by Steven C. Clemon... Read More...

Errors in fighting Al Qaeda have worsened the danger

Examines terrorist bombing in Spain and is critical of Bush administration policy to 'defy its allies.' By Jessica Stern. (Boston Globe, 3/24/2004) Read More...

Why Is Haiti Such a Mess?

It takes a rebellion to get America's attention. By Kim Iskyan. (Slate, 3/24/2004) Read More...

Spain's wake-up call to US - to lead, listen to global constituents

Spain's rebuff of the ruling Popular Party on Sunday was a slap in the face to the Bush administration, and a potential setback for US plans in Iraq and the fight against terror. By Suzanne Nossel. (... Read More...

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