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Political Analysis Timely Articles Decline of Party Power System The present presidential primaries have an overlooked feature; people power is taking precedence over party power. The Politics of Dismemberment Dismemberment is a political tactic that can be used against an entire nation. Counter-productive Counter-terrorism With whom is the U.S. allied in the war on terrorism? United States Secret Love for Iran The severe negative qualities of the Iranian regime fit well into U.S. foreign policy arguments. Reinforcing the Antagonist Al Qaeda and the United States consider each other as enemy number one. Nevertheless, each manages to assist the other to continue malevolent actions. The Politics of Starvation An Updated Survey Powerful can't always use military might to suppress adversaries. Economic warfare can silently crush an adversary without firing a shot. The Assassins Government sponsored assassins have emerged - used to combat National Liberation movements Mutual Destruction U.S., Israel and Iran form an unholy trinity of desperation, leading to mutual destruction. The Liberation of South America A not too quiet revolution is occurring and it will change the geopolitical alignment of the world. Empowering Terrorism America's strategy for defeating international terrorism has built-in faults. Still of Interest Pre-emptive Strike Strategy President Bush wants to be remembered as the president who saved America from its enemies. The Challenge of Empire The U.S. War on Terrorism is slowly evolving into a Clash of Civilizations. Unilateralism The United States is compromising its economic progress and damaging its security. The Politics of Patriotism Blind patriotism prevents fruitful policy debates and can direct the nation into difficulties. Domestic Policy Timely Articles War Cometh Before a Fall War has economic roots; no matter how it appears. Tulips of Stone Global Debt Saturation - The Human Reckoning by Nigel H Maund The world's greatest residential property bubble, is starting to come apart in the US. Health is a socio-economic problem Inequality in distribution of wealth is a significant factor in determining health of more deprived populations. The Immigration Wars Immigration problem has become a war of classes and words rather than an effort to resolve a problem. The Socialization of America Only changes in life style and a return to social awareness can re-vitalize a failing America. Battle for the Minds Part I - The Religious Politic Religious extremes that indoctrinate adherents to political beliefs have provoked the New Atheists. Part I I - The New Atheists New Atheists regard organized religion as a threat to world peace and to the health of planet Earth. The Social Security Debacle The only Old Age and Survivors Insurance plan that will work is a National Pension plan. Social Security's only Path to Survival Social Security has become a solution looking for a problem. Hate in America The Agendas of Hate Hate is a strategy for domination. The New Agendas of Hate The newest agendas are involving Americans in hate filled polemics. Still of Interest Reparations for Afro-Americans The road to reparations for African Americans remains a difficult path. Social Security or Other Problem? Problems for the Social Security system portend serious problems for the socio-economic system. Media Analysis Timely Articles The Unraveling of Darfur Misperceptions of happenings in Darfur have delayed a solution to the enormous tragedy. The Making of Israel Two of Israel's more famous critics speak out Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders Michael Beschloss popularizes history for domestic consumption. The Conspirators Against Iraq Those who approved the invasion of Iraq still don't realize the enormous consequences of their errors. The Attacks on Israel's Detractors Criticisms of prominent persons who write unfavorably about Israel follow a hostile pattern. The Media's Levant War Evasions The Israelis fought the war in the air, and its other army of sympathizers fought the war on the ground. Indefensible Defense of Israel Lobby Progressives who are antagonistic to Israel's policies irresponsibly contradict each other. Why Only Darfur? A proper understanding of the Darfur conflict is required to prepare a meaningful and lasting solution. War in Darfur Commentators square off on the "truths about Darfur." Silencing Israel's Critics Devastating analysis of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA) attack on study of Israel Lobby. Media Demagogues Conventional media uses McCarthy techniques in criticizingThe Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy. Still of Interest The Legacy of Tiananmen Part I-Tiananmen Diary The mis-reports of Harrison Salisbury's "Tiananmen Diary." Part II-Gate Of Heavenly Peace A PBS video gives a more credible account of the Tiananmen events. Tiananmen Square Confrontation Eye witnesses contradict media reports on the Tiananmen incidents The Search for Freedom Escape From Freedom A review of Eric Fromm's psychological analysis of freedom. One Dimensional Man Marcuse's examination of the controls that reduce the dimensions of individuals in an industrial state.

Foreign Policy Timely Articles Failures of U.S. Foreign Policy 2008 update of earlier article U.S. foreign policy rarely accomplished objectives and has been counterproductive. New Statism-Rise of Corporate States The world has witnessed an expansion of statism with trappings of free market economics. The Course of History A return to the natural course of history might resolve the Middle East Crisis. Coming Battle - Iraq's Kurdish Region Political pundits predict extension of the Iraq violence to its peaceful Kurdish provinces. The New War Against a New Iraq It's not a surge. It's a brand new war. Iraq Gasps and Iran Coughs What drives inane and counter-productive United States foreign policies? Putin - Whither Goeth He and Russia? Will Vladimir Putin change the Russian constitution and again seek the presidency? Iraq and Israel:False Assumptions and Damaging Choices Part I - Iraq:False Assumptions U.S. policies towards Iraq have false assumptions and punishing choices. Part II - Israel: False Assumptions Western governments assume Israel has no territorial ambitions and fights to secure itself against terrorism. Fundamentalist Move to War Extremist fundamentalist groups might use a battle with Iran for the start of a fundamentalist war. Hamas Factor-Intensifying a Struggle Peace is again being deflected by focusing on words and not responding to causes. Still of Interest From Conflagration to Disputation Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq. Three Moments of Truth challenge U.S. foreign policies Who Destroyed Yugoslavia? Two devastated buildings, on Belgrade's principal street signal the world that Serbia and its people will not forget the destruction visited upon them. The Non-Clash of Civilizations Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations, has been misused by those who desire the collapse of the Arab world and domination of its resources. The Painful Future of Iraq No arrangement can change an Iraqi past that conditioned ethnic groups towards different agendas and shaped futures with different expectations. Misrepresentation of Arab World Simplified rhetoric that describes the Arab world neglects geographical, historical and cultural factors that brought it to its present position. Alliance in War on Terrorism A chilling scenario has the war evolving into a combining of forces in a war against opponents. The War Against the Arab World The U.S.A. has diverted its valid war against international terrorism to an illegal war against a great part of the Arab world. Putin is no Rasputin Consensus has Russian President Putin dealt a bad hand and not succeeding. War On Iraq A series of earlier reports examine the Iraq war. China Articles China Rises Does a rising China signify the end of American dominance? China Rises and Rises China's economy, and not George Bush's tax cuts, is fueling the American economy. Still of Interest Origins of the Soviet/Afghan War Soviet archives reveal decisions that led to the Soviet/Afghan War. Korea Articles Origins of the Korean War Soviet archives reveal decisions that led to the Korean War. The North Korean Challenge President Bush's diplomacy has succeeded in accomplishing the inconceivable--transforming a destitute North Korea into a potential nuclear threat. The Tale of Two Koreas Three South Korean films reveal another perspective of Korea's North-South struggle. Mid- East Conflict Articles The Self-Destruction of Israel Israel's strongest supporters are bringing it to destruction. Vanquishing the Palestinians Israel's policies expose intentions to vanquish the Palestinian people. The Israel Separation Barrier Israel's "Separation Barrier" places Palestinian populations into enclaves. Israel's Faltering Approach to Peace Israel's strategy for obtaining "security" has brought it expansion and endless conflict. A Trajectory to Catastrophe A three-part article examines the careless policies that framed the Mid-East catastrophe. Part 1-Fate of the Palestinians Part II-Fate of the Israeli Nation Part III-Escape from Entrapment Jerusalem and the Peace Process Rhetoric, rather than history and archaeology, define peace initiatives Jerusalem A 3-part report describes realities of Jerusalem. Part I: Brief History of Jerusalem Part II: Heritage Perspectives Part III: The Hidden Agendas Timeless Articles Israel's Actions Critical evaluation of Israel's actions. Part I-From Partition to War Part II-War to Democratic Compromises

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