Our Endless State of War
As long as it’s fought by other people on someone else’s soil, Americans can live with perpetual conflict.
Iraq Takes It Personally
“Don’t let the door hit you on the way out” is terrifying in Arabic.
Mercenaries Once Again Operating at the “Tip of the Spear” in Africa
Descendants of the mercenaries that plagued Africa during the post-colonial period have again become prevalent on the continent.
U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Prolong Iraq Occupation
UFPJ Talking Points #59: U.S. trying to “legalize” permanent occupation of Iraq; Shifting discourse on Israel-Palestine
Free Trade Follies
Although Iraq is the defining foreign policy issue so far in the presidential race, China will no doubt be smuggled into the election through this rather stark contrast between the Republicans and Democrats over trade.
Second Thoughts
George W. Bush has probably pushed more people to the left than Noam Chomsky.