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| #1 | 3/27/2024 | Haiti is a humanitarian disaster (Mark Lansvin) Part of the problem, according to experts, is that Haitian armed groups have grown more autonomous, and force alone will not resolve the growing security crisis. |
| #2 | 3/12/2024 | What Americans want (Mark Lansvin) The prioritization of these areas reflects a desire to protect and enhance the nation's security, prosperity, and democratic values. |
| #3 | 2/22/2024 | "It's Getting Late"
(Lawrence Wittner) War (especially nuclear war), environmental devastation, and rightwing political movements now pose a threat to human survival.2  |
| #4 | 2/19/2024 | To Beat China, Russia, India, and Japan in New Space Race, We Need Political Will to Get Back Where We Were 50 Years Ago
(Robert Weiner) The latest moon missions are 50 years too late and new space advances from Russia and China show that America needs a resurgence of our space program for the sake of national security.2 |
| #5 | 2/14/2024 | Americans deserve fairer Social Security taxes
(Gerald Scorse) There's no question that Congress will fix Social Security before the trust fund runs dry in 2033. The only real question is, what form will the fix take. As it's been ever since the beginning, Democrats and Republicans have sharply different ideas.1 |
| #6 | 1/25/2024 | "Overcoming Obstacles to UN Maintenance of International Peace and Security"
(Lawrence Wittner) Although, according to the UN Charter, the United Nations was established to "maintain international peace and security, it has often fallen short of this goal. But there are ways to strengthen its ability to secure a peaceful world.1 |
| #7 | 12/24/2023 | DeVito, Giuliani and good (and bad) timing (Bob Gaydos) When Tommy Devito wanted to play quarterback in the NFL, he took a shot and got hired as a walk on with the New York Giants. When Rudy Giuliani wanted to be president, he skipped a couple of primaries, decided he didn't need a platform and abruptly dropped out. Timing. |
| #8 | 11/18/2023 | Bullies on the Playground While Gazan Babies Die in the Hospitals
(Dr. Lenore Daniels) This article is a response to the indifference shown by political leaders and certainly weapons manufacturers when it comes to the lives of babies, children, and the youth of Gaza. Fifty percent of the Gazan population consist of children under the age of 18-years-old.3 |
| #9 | 10/31/2023 | Balancing National Security and Humanitarian Concerns in Immigration Policy (Muhammad Khurshid) In Pakistan, a critical dilemma unfolds as the government grapples with the deportation of illegal immigrants, predominantly Afghan nationals. This issue has ignited a fierce debate, highlighting the intricate interplay between national security imperatives and humanitarian concerns. As the govt-mandated deadline for deportation approaches, it is imperative to dissect the multifaceted layers surrounding this contentious policy |
| #10 | 10/31/2023 | Einstein Cited Equally Horrific Terrorist Massacre of Arabs + USA Origen of Killing in Palestine
(Jay Janson) Until the U.S. forced through United Nations plan for the partition of Palestine is recognized as having been intended to torch British ruled Palestine while British forces were withdrawing as a prearranged stratagem of an archetypal Colonial Powers crime against humanity, the same genocidal warfare and misery that was calculated and expected, will continue and spread2 |
| #11 | 10/20/2023 | News? War trumps everything (Bob Gaydos) The vicious terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel overshadowed the unprecedented shutting down of the House of Representatives by the majority Republicans because they could not elect a Speaker. |
| #12 | 10/11/2023 | Afghanistan's Dual Tragedy Deepens: Afghans Forced to Leave Pakistan Amidst Earthquake Devastation (Muhammad Khurshid) Urgent Call for Solidarity! Afghanistan's dual tragedy deepens as the people face Taliban rule, devastating earthquakes, and now, Afghan refugees in Pakistan are forced to leave by November 1. Let's stand together to support those in crisis. |
| #13 | 9/27/2023 | Pakistan's Electoral Quagmire: A Balancing Act for Caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar (Muhammad Khurshid) Pakistan, a nation marred by political turmoil and security challenges, is on the precipice of a significant event in its history: the general elections. The caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, finds himself at the center of this maelstrom, addressing issues ranging from the security situation at the borders to the demands for a swift election announcement by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). |
| #14 | 9/13/2023 | Torkham Border Crossing Closed Amidst Security Tensions: A Closer Look at the Situation (Muhammad Khurshid) The Torkham border crossing, a vital gateway connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, found itself at the center of attention on a recent Wednesday when security forces from both nations exchanged fire, leading to the closure of this crucial transit point. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and disputes surrounding the 2,600-kilometer border that has been a source of contention between these neighboring countries. |
| #15 | 8/27/2023 | Deprivation and the Threat of Violence in Pakistan (Saad Hafiz) Frustration, alienation, and desperation are causing social unrest, rising terrorism, and forced emigration. The ruling elite's heartless lack of concern for the impoverished is a hazardous course. There is a dangerous national security threat when the poor and marginalized are shut out and alienated from society. |
| #16 | 8/23/2023 | Afghan Women Unprotected by Both Biden and Trump Peace and Exit Deals--Can Still Be Fixed (Robert Weiner) What has happened to Afghanistan girls and women is atrocious and inhumane by any standard. World media knows it. The Taliban know it, and we know it. Jointly, we can do something about it. |
| #17 | 8/15/2023 | Unforeseen Consequences: Reassessing the Afghan Taliban's Return to Power (Muhammad Khurshid) The fall of Kabul in 2021 exposed the flaws in intelligence assessments and shattered expectations of the Afghan Taliban's return. The miscalculations by the US and Pakistan underscored the complexities of the region, revealing broader consequences that continue to reshape relationships and strategies. |
| #18 | 8/5/2023 | Deteriorating Security Situation on Pak-Afghan Border Threatens Global Peace: Pakistan's Call for Vigilance (Muhammad Khurshid) The escalating security situation on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has become a matter of grave concern, posing a significant threat not only to regional stability but also to global peace. Pakistan, being directly impacted by the deteriorating security dynamics, has called for caution and decisive action to address the mounting menace of terrorism emanating from Afghan soil. |
| #19 | 6/27/2023 | The crimes of NATO soldiers in the Baltics reignites old discussions (Jonas Dringelis) ince their accession to NATO in 2004, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have seen the presence of NATO forces as an essential safeguard for their security. However, incidents involving NATO troops in recent years have sparked controversy, leading to renewed debates about their necessity. |
| #20 | 6/27/2023 | "Journalism" Today: Selling You #Nazis
(Joe Giambrone) So-called "journalists" are in full spin mode, trying to obfuscate away the plague of Ukrainian Nazis. Now that the photos and videos are E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E, cannot be contained, and the lies told about it are O-B-V-I-O-U-S, the CIA's fallback position is to make them the good kind of Nazis.1 |
| #21 | 6/24/2023 | When farmers choose to grow food, not tobacco, sustainable development wins (Citizen News Service - CNS) Please consider the article. In line with legally binding global tobacco treaty and domestic efforts, several governments are making efforts to reduce tobacco cultivation and encourage farmers to transition away from tobacco, and rather grow food! Several farmers we interviewed share their successful experience of not growing tobacco and rather growing food. |
| #22 | 4/19/2023 | The leaks: When reality is not virtual (Bob Gaydos) How, in the name of basic common sense, could a young man apparently unable or uninterested in making vital national security distinctions be granted access to so much "secret" information? |
| #23 | 4/14/2023 | China, Iran, Pakistan & Russia express concern over terror groups' in Afghanistan (Abdus-Sattar Ghazali) The foreign ministers of Russia, China, and Iran and Pakistan Thursday expressed deep concern about the security situation related to terrorism in Afghanistan and noted that all terrorist groups, including ISIL-Khorasan, Al-Qaeda, ETIM, TTP, BLA, and Jaish al-Adl, based in Afghanistan, that pose a serious threat to regional and global security. |
| #24 | 3/30/2023 | The Truth about the CIA's Imperial Holy Warriors is hidden in the Mystical
(Paul Fitzgerald Elizabeth Gould) The first thing an academic tells you when you mention the mystical side of Afghanistan is that you shouldn't talk about that. The study of foreign policy cannot be seen as motivated by anything other than rational and objective reasons and measured by the metrics of quantitative analysis. How then to explain 'Wild Bill' Donovan, the first director of the OSS and the father of today's CIA calling his agents Knights Templars?5 |
| #25 | 3/1/2023 | Pakistani Taliban aim to takeover the state (Saad Hafiz) Absent the implacable resolve to combat terrorism, the Pakistani Taliban resurgence can have dangerous consequences. There is an urgent need to reestablish the writ of the state and respect for coercive state power. The fact that officialdom and the population at large are not fully aware of the growing threat of radicalization of society is troubling. |
| #26 | 2/24/2023 | Navigating the Uncharted Waters of US-China Rivalry (Mark Lansvin) The China-US rivalry has global and political implications that require careful consideration. While the economic and technological competition has dominated the discourse, it is important to also consider the implications of the rivalry on global governance, international relations, and security. |
| #27 | 2/18/2023 | Social Security still in danger despite Biden State of Union Success (Robert Weiner) Congress should be aware that Social Security and Medicare are no longer secure. In a time of inflation and economic insecurity, Social Security has proven to be a program that will help people in need. As people face economic insecurity as inflation continues, Congress must get its act together and truly protect Social Security. |
| #28 | 2/9/2023 | America's week: Balloons and buffoons
(Bob Gaydos) Most critics of today's Republican Party have been respectful enough of the usual norms of political discourse to avoid publicly saying what they really think about Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her ilk, who have mugged the party's cowardly leaders through threats and retribution, turning it into a cabal of, well, in Sarah's scenario, the not-normal ones.1 |
| #29 | 11/12/2022 | Fault lines impairing US-Pakistan Relations (Saad Hafiz) Is Pakistan an out-of-control country with nukes that threaten global security? Surely that description more accurately applies to Russia. Its leader, Vladimir Putin, often threatens to use nuclear weapons in his genocidal campaign to subdue Ukraine. |
| #30 | 11/1/2022 | EU considering listing Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group (Abdus-Sattar Ghazali) The European Union is considering adding Iran's Revolutionary Guards to the list of terrorist organizations, German Foreign Minister Annalina Baerbock said on Sunday.Baerbock's comments came a day after Hossein Salami, the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, warned protesters that Saturday would be their last day of taking to the streets, signaling that security forces might intensify their crackdown on nationwide protests. |
