It is impossible to overestimate the sheer magnitude and complexity of Indonesia's economic and political problems. These include the rise of radical Islam, nationalism, and the old habits of cronyism that hinder serious steps towards democracy. As … [Read more...] about Cleanup In Indonesia
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Blind To Narco-Terrorism: US Fails To Confront A Growing Threat
Since Narco-terrorism has not been recognized as one of the leading killers of American citizens in the last two decades, in the form of Cocaine and Heroin. And since the Narco-terrorist organization has not been identified as the driving force … [Read more...] about Blind To Narco-Terrorism: US Fails To Confront A Growing Threat
Fighting International Graft: Lending Bodies Can Bolster War On Corruption
It was James D. Wolfensohn, the president of the World Bank, who on October 1996 suggested a "war" against corruption, warning that: "the international community simply must deal with the cancer of corruption, because it is a major barrier to … [Read more...] about Fighting International Graft: Lending Bodies Can Bolster War On Corruption
Soros: Crack Pipe Dreams – “Tips for Safer Crack Injections”
Left: "tips for safer crack injection"- advertised by Ontario's Needle Exchange Program, * This commentary was published in the Washington Times, on December 15, 1997. President Clinton should be hailed by his AIDS advisers for his refusal to fund … [Read more...] about Soros: Crack Pipe Dreams – “Tips for Safer Crack Injections”
Can we afford to give up the drug war?
William F. Buckley Jr.'s National Review cover supporting drug legalization has renewed a major economic and cultural debate. Until the early 1990s, the voices to legalize drugs were not in sync. This picture changed when international financier … [Read more...] about Can we afford to give up the drug war?
Selling Syringes: The Swiss Experiment (Drug Legalization)
ZURICH -- As U.S. communities continue to experiment with programs to cut drug addiction and HIV infection spread by drug users, some have cited European experiments with the decriminalization of drug use. But before venturing further in this … [Read more...] about Selling Syringes: The Swiss Experiment (Drug Legalization)
To Fight Foreign Bribery, Try Charity
THE key to the growing problem of bribery in international business may be found in a surprising place: corporate philanthropy. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about To Fight Foreign Bribery, Try Charity
Don't Be Fooled By Syria's Sheep's Clothing
On Jan. 10, in Geneva, Clinton Administration National Security Adviser Anthony Lake denied vehemently suggestions that the United States will proceed with Secretary of State Warren Christopher's reported plan to remove Syria from the official State … [Read more...] about Don't Be Fooled By Syria's Sheep's Clothing
Don’t Underrate Arafat’s Bank Account
Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat is currently traveling in Europe with an outstretched palm. Mr. Arafat is warning that the peace process in the Middle East will collapse without financial aid from the West. The PLO is asking … [Read more...] about Don’t Underrate Arafat’s Bank Account
Time for a War on Drug Money
AT a televised town meeting in New Jersey during the campaign, and more recently in Detroit, when asked what he would do about the drug problem, Bill Clinton responded that he would go at it by focusing on drug money. The recognition that it is … [Read more...] about Time for a War on Drug Money